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Employment Rights Act 'will deliver £10 billion in benefits'
15th Jan 2026 | Posted by:The Employment Rights Act will help to deliver an estimated £10 billion boost to the UK economy, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has stated.
Read MoreNEXT Raises Profit Forecast but Warns of Slower Growth Ahead
14th Jan 2026 | Posted by:Fashion retailer Next has increased its annual profit forecast after sales over the Christmas period turned out to be stronger than it had anticipated. The retailer now expects annual profits of £1.15 billion and this is the fifth profit upgrade they have made in the past year.
Read MoreBusiness rates anxiety hits record high
13th Jan 2026 | Posted by:A poll carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has revealed that business rates anxiety has hit a record high, with 34% of firms worried about their rates.
Read MoreAuto-Enrolment Pension Thresholds to Stay the Same in 2026/27
8th Jan 2026 | Posted by:The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that all key auto-enrolment pension thresholds will remain unchanged for 2026/27.
Read MoreSpring Statement set for 3 March 2026
6th Jan 2026 | Posted by:The Spring Statement has been scheduled for 3 March 2026 by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves.
Read MoreHMRC warns of rising Self Assessment scams ahead of January deadline
5th Jan 2026 | Posted by:HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning about scams ahead of the 31 January Self Assessment deadline.
Read MoreLooking ahead to 2026: reflections for business owners
2nd Jan 2026 | Posted by:With 2025 coming to a close, you may already be starting to reflect on how the year unfolded in your business.
Read MoreTaking control of tax: HMRC app use surges
22nd Dec 2025 | Posted by:Millions more people are choosing to make managing their tax easier and simpler, with use of the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) app continuing to accelerate nationwide.
Read MoreDigital Assets Become Recognised Property
17th Dec 2025 | Posted by:A legal landmark was reached last week as the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act received Royal Assent.
Read MoreChanges in Funding to Apprenticeships
16th Dec 2025 | Posted by:The Government has announced a £725 million package of reforms aimed at increasing apprenticeship and training opportunities for young people.
Read MoreWorking over Christmas? ‘Check Your Pay’
15th Dec 2025 | Posted by:Workers are being reminded to ‘Check Your Pay’ over the Christmas period. This includes seasonal staff on short-term contracts working in retail, hotels, Christmas markets, bars, restaurants, garden centres, warehouses and most other employment settings.
Read MoreWhat is corporation tax and how much is it?
10th Dec 2025 | Posted by:Learn more about corporation tax with this guide from Brearley & Co’s experts and make sure your business stays compliant.
Read MoreHigh-Value Council Tax Surcharge: Next Steps
9th Dec 2025 | Posted by:The government has announced plans to introduce a new levy, the High-Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS), for owners of residential properties in England valued at £2 million or more.
Read MoreDividend Tax Rates Rising in April 2026: What Does It Mean for Profit Extraction?
8th Dec 2025 | Posted by:The recent Budget confirmed that dividend tax rates will increase from April 2026. The ordinary and upper rates of dividend tax will both rise by 2%.
Read MoreHMRC will end letters in post from March 2026
5th Dec 2025 | Posted by:In a bid to slash print and postage costs by £50m and drag HMRC communications into the 21st century, letters will no longer be sent out automatically to taxpayers from next spring, with email alerts notifying them of new documents in their personal tax accounts or the HMRC app instead
Read MoreHMRC Fixes SA302 Issue Affecting Class 2 National Insurance for 2024/25
4th Dec 2025 | Posted by:Some self-employed taxpayers who filed their 2024/25 self-assessment tax return may have been incorrectly asked to pay class 2 national insurance contributions (NIC) on their SA302 tax calculation. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has now confirmed that this issue has been fixed.
Read MoreNational Minimum Wage Increases Confirmed
3rd Dec 2025 | Posted by:The government has announced the new minimum wage rates that will come into force from 1 April 2026.
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27th Nov 2025 | Posted by:The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered her Autumn Budget on 26 November
Read MoreRenters’ Rights Act: Three-stage implementation plan announced
26th Nov 2025 | Posted by:The government has confirmed how the new Renters’ Rights Act will be phased in, setting out a three-phase approach that runs from May 2026 through to the end of the decade.
Read MoreHMRC Reminds Seasonal Sellers to Check Tax Obligations
25th Nov 2025 | Posted by:As the festive season approaches, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is urging anyone who earns money from Christmas crafts, seasonal market stalls, or selling festive items to check whether they need to report their earnings for last year.
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