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Could your area introduce a tourist tax?

Could your area introduce a tourist tax?

Mayors and local leaders in England are to be given powers to introduce an overnight visitor levy, creating a new charge for people staying in short-term visitor accommodation. The government announced the plans on 10 September 2026 following a consultation which...
HMRC contacting trusts over tax return errors

HMRC contacting trusts over tax return errors

HMRC is contacting some trustees after identifying possible errors in recent Trust and Estate tax returns relating to the type of trust being reported. The latest HMRC compliance campaign focuses on trusts where box 8.15 of the Trust and Estate Tax Return was ticked...
Is your business ready for a cyber incident?

Is your business ready for a cyber incident?

Cyber security is sometimes treated as a problem for large organisations with specialist IT departments. In reality, smaller businesses can be particularly vulnerable because they often have fewer resources available to detect an attack and recover afterwards. The...
Interest rates may not be coming down soon

Interest rates may not be coming down soon

Businesses waiting for cheaper borrowing may need to reconsider their plans. The Bank of England kept Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75% in September, but three members of the Monetary Policy Committee voted for an immediate increase to 4%. The concern is inflation. UK...
Tax rules for cryptoassets set to change

Tax rules for cryptoassets set to change

The tax treatment of some crypto assets is set to change under draft legislation for Finance Bill 2026–27. The proposed changes include new rules for qualifying stablecoins, crypto asset loans and liquidity pools. Eligible stablecoins are expected to be treated...