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4 June 2026

The hidden savings tax trap and why changes to ISAs make it harder to put money away

Do you know what your Personal Savings Allowance is? While most taxpayers in the UK will know the thresholds for…

4 June 2026

Salary sacrifice cap and the squeezed middle

The £2,000 cap on National Insurance (NI) free salary sacrifice pension contributions was sold as a tax on high earners…

4 June 2026

Government summer savings spree adds complexity to VAT for hospitality and tourism

When Rachel Reeves announced a temporary cut in VAT from 20 per cent to five per cent for family attractions…

3 June 2026

Classic cars, jewellery and handbags – How high luxury is accounted for in Inheritance Tax

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is paid on all items of your estate after you pass away if you exceed certain thresholds.…

3 June 2026

HMRC raise mileage rates and allowances

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an increase in HMRC’s approved mileage rates for cars and vans from April 2026 for the…

3 June 2026

Bank lending to UK businesses has dropped to the lowest level in 30 years

Weak economic growth and tighter regulations on lenders are to blame for the largest drop in bank lending to UK…

19 May 2026

Employers are paying the price: National Insurance Contributions rise to £28 billion

Employers’ predictions seem to be coming true as National Insurance Contributions (NICs) have skyrocketed to £28 billion, exceeding the Government’s…

19 May 2026

Up to two fifths of employers may withdraw salary sacrifice pensions

Employers are facing growing uncertainty over the future of salary sacrifice pension schemes following the Government’s decision to introduce a…

19 May 2026

UK’s growing insolvency – Building greater resilience in your business

Rising costs seem to be coming at UK businesses from all directions, resulting in many difficult financial decisions needing to…