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Building financial resilience in uncertain times

Building financial resilience in uncertain times

Every business faces unexpected challenges. Rising costs, supply delays, late payments and sudden changes in demand can all place pressure on cash flow. The businesses that cope best are usually those that have taken time to build financial resilience. Resilience...
State benefits taxable and non-taxable

State benefits taxable and non-taxable

Many people rely on state benefits, but it is not always obvious which payments are taxable and which are tax-free. HMRC’s guidance outlines the following list of the most common state benefits on which Income Tax is payable, subject to the usual limits:...
Check your State Pension forecast

Check your State Pension forecast

Your State Pension forecast shows how much you could receive, when you can claim it, and how to boost it by filling National Insurance gaps. The Check Your State Pension forecast service provides a way to understand your State Pension entitlement. This is a joint...
The Enterprise Investment Scheme tax benefits

The Enterprise Investment Scheme tax benefits

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is designed to help smaller, higher-risk trading companies raise finance by offering a range of tax reliefs to investors who purchase new shares in those companies. This scheme aims to encourage investment in early-stage...
The present limits for Business Assets Disposal Relief

The present limits for Business Assets Disposal Relief

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) still offers a valuable tax break, but the CGT rate has risen to 14% from April 2025 and will increase again to 18% in April 2026. BADR provides a valuable tax advantage by offering a reduced rate of Capital Gains Tax (CGT)...