Money and property after divorce
When a couple divorces or separates, they need to agree how their finances will be divided. This can include property, ...
Winter Fuel Payment opt-out deadline approaches
Pensioners who do not want to receive the Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2026–27 have until September to opt out ...
Tax rules for cryptoassets set to change
The tax treatment of some crypto assets is set to change under draft legislation for Finance Bill 2026–27. The proposed ...
New duty on vaping products starts in October
Businesses in the vaping sector are reminded that the new Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme will ...
HMRC targets persistent tax debts
HMRC is reviewing proposals to introduce new powers for recovering lower-value, persistent tax debts from individuals and businesses that repeatedly ...
New self-assessment registration service launched
HMRC has launched an improved online service to make it easier for individuals to register for self-assessment. Anyone who needs ...
Training clawbacks can constitute an unlawful restraint of trade
Seeking to claw back training costs from wages is common practice. However, a recent ruling has set clearer boundaries as ...
New funding opens for growing businesses
The British Business Bank has launched a £210 million investment fund to help smaller businesses in the South East of ...
Could simpler reporting reduce business paperwork?
The Government has announced plans to simplify corporate reporting and reduce the administrative burden placed on UK businesses. It estimates ...
Tax diary: October and November 2026
1 October 2026 – Corporation Tax payment is due for companies with an accounting period ending 31 December 2025, unless ...
Business expenses when costs have a private element
Self-employed people can deduct allowable business expenses when calculating their taxable profits. However, where a cost has both a business ...
Could simplified expenses save you time and money?
Self-employed people can choose to use simplified expenses to calculate certain business costs using flat rates rather than working out ...
