Urgent Update for Landlords: Mandatory Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet The government has released the official Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet, which all landlords are legally required to give to their tenants. This document explains the changes introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act and forms a compulsory part of the new legislation. Deadline for issuing […]
From 6 April 2026, the UK will introduce the most significant overhaul of Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) in more than four decades. These reforms take effect under the Employment Rights Act 2025, and will impact employers of all sizes—particularly those with part‑time, low‑paid, or irregular‑hours workforces.
From 1st April 2026, the national minimum & national living wage will be increasing to the following: New Old Apprentices* £8.00 £7.55 Under 18 £8.00 £7.55 18-20 year olds £10.85 £10.00 21 & over £12.71 £12.21 *The apprentice rate only applies to enrolled apprentices under the age of 19. Any apprentices aged 19 & over must […]
Rachel Reeves delivered the Spring Statement on Tuesday 3 March, and the link below will direct you to the information and key points announced. If you wish to discuss any of the contents, please contact our team on 01623 420269.
Our Tax Fee Protection service protects you against fees we incur defending your position when enquired by HMRC. The cost of an enquiry can run into thousands of pounds, and anyone can be targeted. We invite all our clients to sign up for the service, and you will receive the invite early March. If you […]
The company car fuel rates are reviewed and adjusted each quarter on:
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Death of the P11D form! From April 2027, ‘Benefits in Kind’ provided to employees/directors will, with only a couple of exceptions which are not common, have to be ‘payrolled’ rather than declared to HMRC on forms P11D at the end of the tax year. This can currently be done on a voluntary basis but it […]
From April 2028, drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid cars will pay a new levy (tax). At the Autumn Budget 2025, the government announced that Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) will be introduced from April 2028. Although yet to be confirmed the scheme is expected to work as follows. Background The two primary motoring taxes in […]
The run up to the end of the tax year on 5 April 2026 is a good time to check that your family and business finances are arranged in the best way possible. In this Year End Tax Planning Guide, we look at useful ways to take advantage of available tax reliefs and planning opportunities. […]
Firms report persistent hiring challenges due to a mix of structural labour shortages, stagnant wages, and shifting worker expectations. Even with falling vacancies. Why is this? Structural and Economic Factors Employer Challenges Labour Market Trends Cultural and Generational Shifts It isn’t much comfort, but you are not alone… We hear this everywhere and are experiencing […]
What’s New? From 1 January 2026, the audit threshold for Scottish charities (including UK Charities with dual registrations) will increase from £500,000 to £1 million in gross annual income. What This Means Why It’s Changing The Scottish Government is updating charity regulations to: What You Should Do
For Income Tax: What you need to know to get ready Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) will be rolled out to the self-employed and landlords in stages from April 2026. Will it happen? The MTD programme has had a history of delays. This time, however, it seems extremely unlikely that there will […]
