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HMRC is using Playday, the national day for play, to remind working parents about the Tax-Free Childcare scheme, which can help eligible families meet the cost of nurseries, childminders, holiday clubs, breakfast clubs and after-school clubs.

Many businesses start the year with ambitious sales targets. The problem is that increased sales do not always translate into increased profits.

HMRC have proposed a new criminal offence for making reckless, untrue statements or declarations about what’s known as ‘direct taxes’ – Income Tax, National Insurance and the like.

The June ‘UK Report on Jobs’ shows subdued business confidence driving a preference for short-term staff.

The government has announced a temporary reduced rate of VAT for children’s meals in restaurants and family leisure activities over the summer.

Shared and serviced office spaces continue to be a popular choice for startups and small businesses, offering flexibility, shorter commitments, and access to highquality facilities.

Late payments cost the UK economy an estimated £11 billion annually.

Executive Summary From 6 April 2026, sole traders and landlords with income over £50,000 must keep digital tax records and send quarterly updates to HMRC

New figures show that more than 750,000 young people haven’t claimed their matured Child Trust Funds

The Winter Fuel Payment is a UK government scheme that provides financial support tohelp older people pay their heating bills during the winter months.

If you’re considering buying a property, especially as an investment, one of the key decisions you’ll face is whether to hold it personally or through a limited company. This choice can have long-term tax, financial, and administrative implications, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

It’s long been said that putting all your eggs in one basket is risky. Many small business owners may fear that risk of becoming a reality.