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Why cyber security is now a business survival issue

Cyber security is no longer a concern limited to large corporations. Increasingly, smaller businesses are finding themselves targeted by phishing ...

Employment law changes pressure small businesses

Many small business owners are already feeling the effects of rising staffing costs, tighter recruitment conditions and increased administration. Recent ...

Tax Diary June/July 2026

1 June 2026 - Due date for corporation tax due for the year ended 31 August 2025. 19 June 2026 ...

How the Marriage Allowance works

The Marriage Allowance lets you transfer £1,260 of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner. Your Personal ...

Self-employed National Insurance

Most self-employed people are required to pay Class 4 National Insurance contributions (NICs). Class 4 NICs are payable if their ...

National Insurance liability on benefits in kind

National Insurance contributions that relate to employee benefits are known as Class 1A National Insurance contributions. Employers must pay these ...

How capital gains are linked with Income Tax

How capital gains are linked with Income Tax is important to understand as your overall income position affects the Capital ...

How dividends are taxed

Dividends are taxed differently from other types of income, with separate allowances and tax rates that depend on your overall ...

The 60% tax band

Many taxpayers are surprised to learn that once their income exceeds £100,000, they can face an effective tax rate of ...

A pattern of workplace harassment may be treated as a continuous event

A pivotal ruling has raised a protective umbrella over those impacted by a toxic workplace environment, potentially extending employers' legal ...

Non-tax considerations when returning to the UK

Returning to the UK after a period abroad can feel straightforward on the surface, but there are a number of ...

Update on Companies House plans for profit and loss filing

There has been considerable discussion over the past year about whether small companies would be required to file profit and ...