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Selling your UK home and living abroad

Selling your UK home and living abroad

If you live abroad and sell your UK home, you may have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on any gain made since 5 April 2015. Only the portion of the gain made after 5 April 2015 is liable for tax. One of the most commonly used and valuable exemptions from CGT is Private...
Extension of FYA for zero-emission cars and charge points

Extension of FYA for zero-emission cars and charge points

An extension of First-Year Allowances (FYA) for zero-emission cars and charge points was announced as part of the recent Budget measures. This means that the 100% FYA for qualifying expenditure on zero-emission cars, and electric vehicle (EV) charge points will now be...
Construction Industry Scheme changes

Construction Industry Scheme changes

As part of the Budget measures, the government confirmed plans to make some changes to the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). From 6 April 2026, HMRC will be able to take immediate action where a business makes or receives a payment that it knew, or should...
Employers may now be personally liable for unfair dismissal claims

Employers may now be personally liable for unfair dismissal claims

A recent ruling has increased the scope of statutory protection for whistleblowers to include covered detriments against co-workers under the Employment Rights Act 1996. A Mr. Rice was dismissed by his company owner on the grounds of redundancy in February 2021. Mr....
Cash flow pressures

Cash flow pressures

Cash flow remains one of the most pressing concerns for small businesses, even where trading appears stable. Many businesses are finding that rising costs, cautious lenders and slower customer payments are combining to create ongoing pressure on day to day finances....