New funding rules for apprenticeships have been introduced in England, impacting any apprenticeships starting after 1 August 2026. This could affect more employers than before as apprenticeships are becoming increasingly popular, with 308,770 starts between August 2025 and April 2026, up 8.7 per cent year-on-year. With results season over and September intakes finalised, employers weighing […]

With temperatures breaking 30 degrees on multiple occasions in 2026, scorching heat is becoming the new normal. Consecutive heatwaves have wiped £4.4 billion from the UK economy, according to research from think tank Verdant. Heatwaves are predicted to become more common and more intense, likely costing UK employers further billions of pounds unless they are […]

If you hold assets, income or gains overseas, you may at some point receive a letter from HMRC asking you to review your UK tax position. These are often referred to informally as “nudge letters” and they can be unsettling to receive. Here is what they mean and how to respond. In recent years, HMRC […]

Following a number of high-profile law firms going insolvent, which put client funds at risk, a consultation was launched to determine how the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) could better safeguard legal clients. The results of the consultation have now been made public, with an overhaul to the SRA Accounts Rules 2019 scheduled for early 2027. […]

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 locked up in late payments, giving a business an instant cash flow injection until the outstanding balance is settled. Consistent late payments can significantly stunt business growth, especially […]

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 risk assessment of a business. These checks should not be seen as accusatory, as they are often a routine procedure to make sure your business is compliant and the correct […]

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 personal information or click malicious links. While the changes are intended to help tackle economic crime and improve trust in the UK […]

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. Setting up seasonal workers It can be easy to think of seasonal workers as temporary support, but from a payroll perspective they […]

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 on 31 August after a child turns 16, unless a parent confirms their teenager is staying in full-time education or approved training. […]

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 The first quarterly update period runs from 6 April to 5 July 2026, with a submission deadline of 7 August 2026. Some […]