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Invoice financing – Liberating cash tied up in late payments

Posted on August 24, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, News

SMEs in the UK have struggled with late payments for years and cash tied up in unpaid invoices can put pressure on your business’s ability to operate effectively. Invoice financing can release funds

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I have received a HMRC enquiry letter – What do I do now?

Posted on August 24, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, News

HMRC enquiry letters are sent to individuals to notify them that HMRC has chosen to formally investigate their tax affairs. While some enquiries are carried out randomly, the majority are selected based on a

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Companies House issues warning over scammers

Posted on August 24, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, News

Companies House has issued warnings to directors after a rise in scam emails following the organisation’s new identity verification processes. The scams are designed to create urgency and encourage directors to hand over

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Summer season success: Don’t get caught out by the unique payroll requirements of seasonal workers

Posted on August 24, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, News

Seasonal workers are the backbone of many British businesses during the busy summer months. However, employers must understand the unique payroll responsibilities for these workers to ensure that they are being paid correctly.

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Parents with teenagers could lose out on Child Benefit after 31 August

Posted on August 24, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, News

If you or any of your employees have children aged 16 to 19, it is worth noting an important HMRC deadline that could affect household finances. What is changing? Child Benefit automatically stops

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MTD is here – What happens if you miss the first deadline on 7 August?

Posted on August 24, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, News

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax became mandatory this year for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 and the first quarterly update deadline hits in August. Meeting the deadline

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New proposals recommend regular ITSA tax payments from 2029

Posted on August 24, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, News

A new consultation paper from the Government has set out how Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) payments could move to a more regular, in-year footing. The new proposals, which formed part of the

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Mixed picture for UK mergers and acquisitions– Where do the opportunities lie?

Posted on August 5, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, News

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are a core part of business growth and resilience. Done well, the acquiring business benefits from a new market and the other company gets access to additional resources and

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Should I gift a lump sum from my pension to family? Understanding the Inheritance Tax implications

Posted on August 5, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, News

You are likely aware of the upcoming inclusion of unspent pension pots for Inheritance Tax (IHT) calculations from 6 April 2027. This has sparked a wave of interest in finding alternative ways to

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Employee Ownership Trusts – What business owners need to know

Posted on August 5, 2026 Posted in - Business News, Latest News, News

With more than 2,400 businesses now operating through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure, this has become a mainstream option for business owners thinking about succession and exit. The tax benefits that helped

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