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UK productivity remains disappointingly weak

UK productivity remains disappointingly weak

The UK continues to struggle with low productivity growth, a long-running challenge that shows little sign of improvement. In the three months to June 2025, output per hour worked was around 1.5% above its pre-pandemic level, but it actually fell by almost 1% compared...
CIS – qualifying for gross payment status

CIS – qualifying for gross payment status

The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a set of special rules for tax and National Insurance for those working in the construction industry. Businesses in the construction industry are known as 'contractors' and 'subcontractors' and should be aware...
Loss of personal allowance – the £100k ceiling

Loss of personal allowance – the £100k ceiling

For the current tax year, taxpayers with adjusted net income between £100,000 and £125,140 will face an effective marginal tax rate of 60%, as their £12,570 tax-free personal allowance is gradually withdrawn. If a taxpayer earns over £100,000...
Deduction of tax on yearly interest

Deduction of tax on yearly interest

The tax legislation requires the deduction of tax from yearly interest that arises in the UK. This typically refers to interest that is subject to Income Tax or Corporation Tax. The legislation requires the deduction of tax from yearly interest, if: paid by a company,...
Business Asset Disposal Relief changes

Business Asset Disposal Relief changes

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) offers a significant tax benefit by reducing the rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the sale of a business, shares in a trading company or an individual’s interest in a trading partnership. On 6 April 2025, the BADR CGT rate...