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Starting a business?

Starting a business? Starting a business in the UK is an exciting venture, but it comes with financial, tax, and accounting responsibilities that you must navigate effectively. Understanding what you […]

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Base rate cut to 4.5%

Base rate cut to 4.5% The Bank of England reduced their base rate to 4.5% last week, as had been widely expected in the days leading up to the decision. […]

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Reforms to pensions proposed in order to drive growth

Reforms to pensions proposed in order to drive growth The Prime Minister and Chancellor met with business leaders last week and unveiled proposals to give occupational defined pension schemes more […]

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Is cash still king?

Is cash still king? The new economic secretary to the Treasury, Emma Reynolds, has said that there are no plans to regulate businesses, whether big or small, to compel them […]

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Avoiding the last-minute tax return rush

Avoiding the last-minute tax return rush: A guide for business owners on preparing next year’s tax return The annual self-assessment tax return deadline has just passed, and for many business […]

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Finding strength in recovery – Rising above the storms

Finding strength in recovery – Rising above the storms Severe weather can be an enormous challenge for businesses, and we have seen plenty of it recently. Power outages, property damage, […]

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What do rising government borrowing costs mean …

What do rising government borrowing costs mean for your business? Recent economic developments have sparked concerns among UK businesses. Government borrowing costs surged in December to their highest levels in […]

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Why you should prioritise tax planning

Why you should prioritise tax planning before the tax year ends As the UK tax year-end approaches on 5 April, it’s an excellent time for you to review your business […]

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