There is a common hesitation that many business owners and individuals experience when considering professional advice. People often look at the fee first and think of it simply as an expense. However, when advice is viewed only through the lens of cost, the real value can be overlooked. Good advice is an investment. It is […]

And what it may mean for tax planning and business decision making Rachel Reeves’ recent speech has provided a clear indication of the Government’s direction on economic management, taxation, and public investment. While the next Budget will be needed to confirm specific measures, it is already possible to see the themes that are likely to

The Winter Fuel Payment is a familiar part of the support many older people receive each year. It is designed to help with heating costs over the colder months and is paid as a tax-free lump sum. However, the rules have changed in recent years, and the payment is no longer a universal benefit. It

As of April 2025, directors of close companies and self-employed taxpayers face new mandatory reporting requirements on their Self-Assessment returns. Up to 900,000 company directors and 1.2 million taxpayers carrying on a trade will be impacted by new rules that require them to provide more information when filing their 2025-26 self-assessment returns. Legislation has been

HMRC has issued a press release urging 18-23 year olds who have yet to claim their Child Trust Fund (CTF) cash to do so as soon as possible. According to HMRC, over 758,000 young adults in this age group have unclaimed funds, with the average savings pot estimated to be around £2,240. Anyone who turned

The remittance basis of taxation for non-UK domiciled individuals (non-doms) was replaced with the new Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime from April 2025. This new regime is based on tax residence rather than domicile. Under the new rules, nearly all UK-resident individuals must report their foreign income and gains to HMRC, regardless of whether

From 18 November 2025, all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their identity at Companies House. This verification is being phased in over 12 months and Companies House is contacting companies directly with guidance regarding what needs to be done and by when. These changes are intended to

Many people put off writing a Will. It is easy to understand why. It feels like planning for something that is hopefully far away, and it can feel uncomfortable to think about what will happen after we are no longer here. Yet having a Will in place is one of the most considerate and practical

A Family Investment Company (FIC) is a private limited company that is structured and run to hold, manage and grow family wealth in a controlled, tax-efficient way. It has become increasingly popular in the UK as an alternative to using trusts, especially since tax rules around trusts have tightened in recent years. Here’s how it

With the Autumn Budget due on 26 November 2025, speculation is mounting about which taxes could rise and where the Chancellor might look for extra revenue. After ruling out increases in the main rates of income tax, National Insurance and VAT, attention is shifting to the so-called “stealth” areas of the tax system, the ones