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The economy is doing better than expected – How will your business be affected?

It is a very strange time for UK businesses at the moment, as the economic forces at play seem to be entirely unpredictable.

Get set for summer – How will payrolling seasonal work be different in 2026?

When 2026 began with 50 consecutive days of rain in the UK, many took it as a poor omen for the year’s weather.

Is the UK heading for a recession and what does it mean for your business?

Recession is one of those words that tends to stop business owners in their tracks and right now, it is being mentioned more and more in the press and conversations with clients.

Why are lower-paid self-employed workers twice as likely to file late taxes?

HMRC has obtained new data from PensionBee and it has revealed a worrying trend about self-employed workers’ tax returns.

P11D Deadline 2026: What employers need to do now

If you provided any taxable benefits to employees or directors during the 2025/26 tax year, such as company cars, private medical insurance, beneficial loans, gym memberships, or living accommodation, the P11D deadline should be in your sights.

Viral TikToks can boost your business – Are you ready to handle the success?

With a greater awareness of marketing strategies and a growing presence of Gen Z workers, more businesses are turning to TikTok to grow their brands.

Grant funding: An untapped source of growth

For many business owners, the conversation about growth funding often begins and ends with debt and equity, but many miss the benefits of grants.

Businesses bear the brunt of nearly £1 trillion tax bill – Are they able to handle the extra costs?

If businesses feel as though they are paying more tax than ever, there is a reason for that.

New payroll obligations: Annual leave and pay record-keeping from 6 April 2026

A significant but widely overlooked change took effect on 6 April 2026, placing new legal duties on all employers regarding how they record annual leave and pay.

Is now the perfect time to file your Self Assessment tax return?

HMRC has sent out a message to some of the 12 million people with Self Assessment tax accounts in the last week or so, alerting them to the need to file their next Self Assessment tax return.

Health screenings – A tax-efficient employee benefit

Many employers are on the lookout for new means to attract talent to their business in an increasingly competitive labour market, but many aren’t aware of annual health screenings and their tax-efficient benefits.

What happens when you underpay tax?