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Choosing a Business Rates Agency

Choosing a Business Rates Agency

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has issued updated advice to help business owners choose and monitor business rates agents more effectively. A key message is that the name listed in the Check and Challenge service must match the name on the signed contract. If it...
Red tape eased for new cafes and bars

Red tape eased for new cafes and bars

Communities and town centres across the UK are about to get a serious boost. The Government has unveiled sweeping reforms aimed at slashing red tape so new cafés, bars, music venues and outdoor dining spaces can spring up in former shops and quickly bring life...
IHT Agricultural and Business Property Relief changes confirmed

IHT Agricultural and Business Property Relief changes confirmed

Despite intense lobbying by the farming community, the proposed reduction in IHT Business and Agricultural Property reliefs are included in the draft Finance Bill 2025-26. On 21 July 2025, the government published draft legislation for Finance Bill 2025-26. The...
Verifying your ID at Companies House

Verifying your ID at Companies House

You now need to set up a verified GOV.UK One Login to confirm your identity with Companies House. To verify your identity at Companies House, you can use the GOV.UK online verification service if you have one of several accepted photo identification documents. These...
VAT relief for the disabled

VAT relief for the disabled

VAT relief is available on goods and services for people with long-term illnesses or disabilities.  There are special VAT reliefs available for certain people living with disabilities or long-term illnesses. These reliefs are generally available on certain...