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Ticket touts’ days are numbered

Ticket touts’ days are numbered

The UK government has unveiled a series of proposals aimed at curbing exploitative practices in the ticket resale market, seeking to protect consumers from exorbitant prices and enhance transparency in ticket sales. Key Proposals: Capping Resale Prices: The government...
Roll-out of new digital markets regime

Roll-out of new digital markets regime

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated its new digital markets competition regime, effective from January 1, 2025, following the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act's Royal Assent in May 2024. Strategic Market Status (SMS)...
Tax relief for zero emission cars and electric charge points

Tax relief for zero emission cars and electric charge points

Great news for businesses! Tax relief on zero-emission cars and EV charge points has been extended until 2026. This move aligns with the UK’s ambitious Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, driving the shift to sustainable transport. It was announced as part of the...
Finding your National Insurance number

Finding your National Insurance number

Misplaced your National Insurance number? Do not worry! From checking payslips to using the HMRC app, there are many ways to recover it. If all else fails, you can request it via post. Here is everything you need to know to locate or apply for your NI number....
Future increases in CGT on sale of a business

Future increases in CGT on sale of a business

Planning to sell your business or shares? Capital Gains Tax rates for Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) are set to rise from 10% to 14% on 6 April 2025, and to 18% from 6 April 2026. Selling before these dates could result in significant tax savings. Business...