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Budget date announced

Budget date announced

The new Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey has confirmed, in a video message, that the next UK Budget will take place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Details of all the Budget announcements will be made on a special section of the GOV.UK website which will be...
Are you paying unnecessary tax on foreign income?

Are you paying unnecessary tax on foreign income?

UK taxpayers with income from overseas may not always be aware of the tax rules that apply.  Foreign income is defined as any income from outside England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are classed as foreign....
Claiming the correct tax relief for work mileage

Claiming the correct tax relief for work mileage

Employees who use their own vehicle for business journeys may receive Mileage Allowance Payments (MAPs) from their employer. These payments can be made tax-free up to HMRC’s approved amount, calculated by multiplying business miles travelled by the relevant rate...
Take care when painting non-compete clauses with a broad brush

Take care when painting non-compete clauses with a broad brush

Protecting hard-won local customer networks is a constant and necessary battle for commercial suppliers. However, a recent High Court judgement has exposed the risks inherent in employing standard ‘boilerplate’ contracts to restrict departing sales staff....
Why uncertain times make business planning more important

Why uncertain times make business planning more important

Economic conditions remain uncertain and many business owners are understandably cautious about the months ahead. Although there are signs of improvement in some sectors, rising costs, changing customer demand and ongoing economic pressures mean that confidence...