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October 15, 2026

Major business consequences of Deposit Return Scheme

Manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and retailers are being warned that significant regulatory change is coming under the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

October 14, 2026

Value of R&D relief up, number of claims down

New research on companies claiming Research and Development (R&D) tax credits shows the value of tax relief support was £8.2 billion, an increase of 5%, while the number of R&D tax credit claims decreased by 17% for 2024-25.

July 3, 2025

New Industrial Strategy to Slash Energy Bills and Back British Business

The UK Government has launched a major 10-year Industrial Strategy aimed at cutting business costs, creating over 1.1 million good skilled jobs, and making the UK a world leader in clean, competitive industries.

July 2, 2025

Earning Extra Income? You Might Need to File a Tax Return – Here’s What to Know

If you earn extra income from a side hustle, you could be legally required to register for Self Assessment and complete a tax return - and it’s better to get ahead of it now, rather than wait until the January deadline.

June 30, 2025

Government Targets £7.5 Billion in Unpaid Tax - Focus on Business Compliance

The government has announced plans to raise an additional £7.5 billion by stepping up efforts to close the tax gap - the difference between the tax HMRC expects to collect and what is actually paid.

June 26, 2025

Inflation Falls Slightly to 3.4% for May

According to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics, the main rate of inflation decreased from 3.5% in April to 3.4% in the year to May.