Category: Latest News
Lamont Pridmore flags growing risks for family businesses without clear succession plans
Posted on February 25, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, Press ReleasesNorth West accountancy firm Lamont Pridmore has raised concerns about how prepared family businesses are for succession, retirement and planning future tax liabilities, with many lacking a clear understanding of what their company
Preparing your business for rising employment and tax costs
Posted on February 17, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest NewsRising costs are once again putting pressure on businesses and the year ahead could prove challenging if you are not prepared. The upcoming increase to the National Minimum Wage and changes to Business
Battling the costs – Reviewing your pricing strategy
Posted on February 9, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, NewsEnergy bills, staffing, borrowing costs, taxes and supplier expenses are just a few of the reasons behind the added financial pressure business owners are currently facing. As we get closer to the new
Exit tax regimes – Could these be coming to the UK?
Posted on February 9, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, NewsRecent media coverage has publicised the possibility of a new tax on people who leave the UK, calling it an “exit tax”. This type of regime already exists in several countries, including France,
Companies House profit and loss filing change paused for small businesses
Posted on February 9, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, NewsSmall businesses have been given a reprieve, after Companies House confirmed that its plans to require the filing of profit and loss accounts from April 2027 are on hold. A new update to
Late tax payments cost taxpayers hundreds of millions in fines
Posted on February 9, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, NewsAs the deadline for Self Assessment passes, new data from HMRC shows that taxpayers paid a staggering £325 million in fines and interest last year after failing to meet the 31 January deadline.
Companies House fees have increased from 1 February
Posted on February 9, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, NewsCompanies House fees have increased from 1 February 2026, affecting both the cost of incorporation of new limited companies and many ongoing reporting requirements. Many of the fees have increased substantially and it
Business rates are changing: How will this affect your business and property?
Posted on February 9, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, NewsThe Autumn Budget 2025 has brought more changes to business rates and many businesses and property owners could be at risk of higher bills. Businesses must know if they are affected and seek
How can employers prepare for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes in April 2026?
Posted on February 9, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, NewsFrom April 2026, the Employment Rights Act will come into effect, bringing reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) that will affect every employer. It will change how SSP is calculated and create new

