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Government proposes changes to the taxation of distributions and repayments of capital from companies

The last few weeks have been awash with minor and major reforms to taxation in the UK, as part of HMRC’s Tax Update 2026.

07 Jul 2026

Paying tax as you earn it: The proposal that could reshape Self Assessment

Anyone subject to the UK’s Self Assessment system knows the rhythm by now. Income is earned across the tax year and the bill for it lands the following January.

02 Jul 2026

Despite setting sights on small businesses, the tax gap is still growing – How do businesses become tax compliant?

Between the amount of tax owed and the amount paid is the dreaded tax gap, the amount of additional revenue that HMRC would have to use if everyone were fully tax compliant.

30 Jun 2026

Accepting cryptocurrency as payment – The tax implications for UK SMEs

One in five of the UK's top SMEs is already seeing customer demand for cryptocurrency payments, according to a recent survey by payment technology provider DECTA.

25 Jun 2026

Time for a new leader – How can businesses preserve value when there is a change at the top?

There are plenty of reasons why a new leader might be needed, whatever kind of business or institution you operate.

23 Jun 2026

Late payments reform: Welcome change, but is it fast enough?

Late payments are draining £11 billion a year from the UK economy, according to new research from online accounting platform Sage.

18 Jun 2026

Acting your wage, the Gender Pay Gap and the jobpocalypse – How do businesses compensate teams in 2026?

As we are now nearly halfway through 2026, it is time for businesses to take stock of where things stand in what has been an incredibly tumultuous time for the economy.

16 Jun 2026

Small businesses could face publication of P&L accounts from 2028 – with a caveat

Following months of delays and uncertainty, the Government has confirmed that small businesses in the UK will be required to file balance sheet and profit and loss (P&L) accounts with Companies House.

11 Jun 2026

Fighting football fever – Will extra sick days spoil your summer?

The men’s football World Cup gets underway on 11 June, sparking a wave of office sweepstakes across the globe.

09 Jun 2026

Pedal-powered savings: What every employer should know about the Cycle to Work scheme

National Bike Week returns once again from 8 - 14 June 2026 and celebrates the power of pedalling across the UK.

04 Jun 2026

Finding the lost generation – How can businesses manage employment challenges?

It was warned by many businesses that rising National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and wages would combine with operational costs to make recruitment more difficult.

02 Jun 2026

Great British Summer Savings Scheme: What the headlines miss

When Rachel Reeves announced a temporary reduction of VAT from 20 per cent to five per cent for family attractions and children's dining over the school summer holidays, the response from the hospitality and leisure sectors was generally warm.

28 May 2026