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The value of applying for trade marks

The value of applying for trade marks

A trade mark is a vital tool for protecting the identity and reputation of your business. It can take the form of a name, logo, slogan, shape, or even a sound, and once registered, gives you exclusive rights to use that mark in connection with specific goods or...
The legal responsibilities of directors

The legal responsibilities of directors

When someone agrees to become a director of a UK limited company, they take on a set of legal responsibilities defined under the Companies Act 2006 and other relevant legislation. These duties are not just symbolic – directors have a legal obligation to act in...
HMRC interest rates following Bank of England rate cut

HMRC interest rates following Bank of England rate cut

Following a Bank Rate cut to 4.25%, HMRC late payment and repayment interest rates will drop from 19 and 28 May 2025. Check which taxes this affects. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met on 8 May and, in a narrow 5–4 vote, decided to...
The transition from FHL to Property Rental business

The transition from FHL to Property Rental business

Tax perks for Furnished Holiday Lets have ended. From April 2025, lettings fall under standard rental rules. Check the transition rules to avoid surprises. The tax advantages that were previously available to property owners letting their properties as short-term...