Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) are both set to experience changes from April 2026, as was revealed in the Autumn Budget. These schemes were viewed as outdated and the
Following the Autumn Budget, it is increasingly clear that the Government is toughening its approach to tax compliance. This is a break with tradition, as penalties have remained unchanged for years, meaning that
Given how recently the Autumn Budget was, most people had assumed that all of the big tax measures for the year had been issued. However, Rachel Reeves decided to wrap up 2025 with
A promising young entrepreneur from Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Penrith has been awarded the Lamont Pridmore Prize for Economics & Business. This year’s recipient, Sam Davidson, was chosen by his teachers, who
While attention is usually on the year ahead this time of year, the more pressing deadline is closer than many realise. The current tax year ends on 5 April 2026, and several measures
Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) have become one of the UK’s fastest-growing business succession models, and for good reason. Since their introduction in 2014, the Employee Ownership Association and WREOC have reported a 1,640
As the Government continues to put preventative fraud measures in place, it is essential that companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) understand any changes that impact them. In September, a new regulation was
The Autumn Budget confirmed that pensions and tax-efficient saving are entering a period of sustained and important change. Reforms to salary sacrifice, ISAs and the growing focus on unspent pensions all make it
A recent report by Purbeck revealed that more than a third of SME loans agreed in October supported day-to-day cash flow – the highest level since early 2025. The latest Barclays index shows
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has confirmed her plans to extend the Income Tax threshold freeze. The original end date of 2028 has now moved to the 2030/31 tax year forcing many into higher
