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What banks look at when a small business applies for a loan

What banks look at when a small business applies for a loan

When a small business applies for a bank loan, the bank is mainly trying to answer one question, “How likely is it that we will be repaid, on time and in full?” To reach that decision, they will review a mix of financial evidence, trading...
What factors affect a person’s credit rating?

What factors affect a person’s credit rating?

A person’s credit rating (often referred to as a credit score) is a measure used by lenders to assess how reliably someone manages borrowing and financial commitments. It can affect whether credit is offered at all, the interest rate charged and even the size of...
Tax Diary February/March 2026

Tax Diary February/March 2026

1 February 2026 – Due date for Corporation Tax payable for the year ended 30 April 2025.19 February 2026 – PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 February 2026. (If you pay your tax electronically the due date is 22 February 2026)19 February 2026...
Expenses for the self-employed

Expenses for the self-employed

If you are self-employed, knowing which everyday costs you can legitimately claim can make a real difference to how much tax you end up paying. The question of which costs you can claim against your self-employed business is a common one. If you are self-employed...
Creative Industry Corporation Tax reliefs

Creative Industry Corporation Tax reliefs

If your business works in film, TV, games or the arts, Creative Industry Tax Reliefs could reduce your Corporation Tax bill and may even generate a payable tax credit. Creative Industry Tax Reliefs (CITR) are a range of UK Corporation Tax reliefs designed to support...