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Lower business rates for retail, hospitality and leisure
The government has announced permanent changes to business rates that will benefit thousands of small firms in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. From April 2026, qualifying businesses will see their bills reduced, with some enjoying discounts of up to 40%....
Companies House ID verification – what you need to know
A reminder that big changes are coming to the way company directors and people involved in running companies deal with Companies House. From late 2025, most directors, people with significant control (PSCs), and those filing on behalf of companies will need to have...
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: preparing now for April 2026
The government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) programme is set to expand in April 2026, and it will affect many landlords and sole traders. From that date, anyone with annual business or property income above £50,000 will need to comply with the new rules. Although April...
What a UK wealth tax could look like
The idea of a wealth tax often makes the headlines, especially when governments look for new ways to raise revenue and address inequality. While the UK does not currently have a wealth tax, the subject has been widely debated, and several countries already operate...
Why business owners should prioritise their own remuneration
It is common for small business owners to put themselves at the back of the queue when it comes to pay. Staff are paid, suppliers are paid, tax bills are covered, and then, if anything remains, the owner may take a share. At first glance this may feel responsible and...
Companies House WebFiling: moving to GOV.UK One Login
From 13 October 2025, the way you log into Companies House WebFiling is changing. You will need to use GOV.UK One Login to access your WebFiling account. This means that the old style logins will no longer work. When you next try to sign in after that date, you will...
Ten fiscal goals to future safe your small business
A strong business is built on habits, not hope. The following ten goals work as a practical checklist you can revisit each quarter. Keep them simple, measure progress, and improve a little each month. Protect cash flow Run a 13 week rolling cash flow forecast and...
The Autumn Budget 2025 – where we are today
There is no confirmed date for the Autumn Budget, although most commentary points to late October or early November. The Treasury has not announced a day, which helps explain why rumours are circulating. Market conditions have tightened since early summer, and...
Why sharing your business problems is the fastest route to finding solutions
Many business owners keep problems to themselves. You may not want to cause concern, appear as if you have lost control, or damage confidence. Yet, the longer an issue remains unspoken, the more likely it is to grow into something more difficult and costly to resolve....
Time to pay up: tackling late payers
Late payments are one of the most persistent problems facing small businesses in the UK. They damage cash flow, disrupt planning, and in some cases, force otherwise viable companies to close their doors. The government has now announced what it describes as the...