November 12, 2026
Consultation indicates Founders’ Relief technicalities
The government has published a technical consultation on its new Founders’ Relief. The consultation itself provides an overview of the proposed qualifying conditions for it, including individual and company requirements and what must be satisfied. HMRC’s own figures, however, show that the strict conditions mean only about 600 individuals will be eligible to apply each year.
November 11, 2026
Costs of borrowing up
It’s bad news for mortgage holders and borrowers as the Bank of England (BoE) raises interest rates by a quarter point to 4% for the first time since August 2023.
October 22, 2026
Small manufacturers can apply for electricity-cost relief
Small businesses can now benefit from a new electricity-cost relief scheme that was launched on 1 October. Applications close on 30 November 2026.
October 22, 2026
Have you checked your labour supply chains?
New laws from the beginning of the month make it critical for companies that rely on subcontractors, agency staff or complex labour supply chains to review their compliance procedures to identify employees who do not have the right to work in the UK.
October 22, 2026
Businesses worry legislative tax burden is increasing
The annual report from the Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (ABAB) shows a slight improvement in HMRC’s performance but there is a rising concern over legislative burden and continued difficulties with communication channels.
October 22, 2026
Consultation on modernising corporate reporting
A new consultation that proposes loosening the rules on company reporting standards could both benefit companies and give cause for concern.
October 22, 2026
Companies House warns directors to avoid prosecution
Directors are being warned to verify their identities with Companies House or risk prosecution after the Insolvency Service secured its first convictions for these offences.
October 22, 2026
Getting monthly Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns correct
Members of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) are due to get letters from HMRC where errors have been identified in their monthly returns. The letters, due in October, are in response to three common errors identified by HMRC.
October 22, 2026
Britain's insidious long-term workers' absence
Britain’s companies are facing a critical challenge with over one in five working-age adults out of the workforce, with ill-health and disability as major drivers.
October 22, 2026
Changes to Self Assessment reporting for directors
HMRC have clarified the position on Self Assessment tax return reporting requirements for directors of close companies and updated their guidance for directors of charities.
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