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June 29, 2026

Inexpensive TV advertising available for SMEs

Comcast’s Universal Ads has launched in the UK in partnership with Channel 4, ITV and Sky. It is a self-service platform that opens TV advertising up to Small to Medium-Sized (SMEs) businesses at a more affordable cost.

June 25, 2026

Watch out, watch out, HMRC’s about

“Owners of dodgy shops that are evading tax: we are coming for you,” said Dan Tomlinson, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, as he announced that HMRC will make 30,000 high-street ‘interventions’ in the coming year as part of an initiative to tackle tax fraud and illegal activity.

April 30, 2025

What the Latest IMF Forecast Means for Business Owners

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that the Bank of England could cut interest rates three more times this year, despite the UK facing higher-than-expected inflation.

April 28, 2025

MTD for Income Tax: Less Than a Year to Go.

If you're a sole trader or landlord with annual income over £50,000, a major change is coming your way. From 6 April 2026, you may be required to keep digital business records and submit quarterly updates to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.

April 24, 2025

Delay to Consultation on the Tax Treatment of Predevelopment Costs

At Autumn Budget 2024, we were promised a consultation on the tax treatment of predevelopment costs. However, following the Court of Appeal’s decision on a recent case, the government is postponing publication of the consultation while it considers the implications of the decision.

April 23, 2025

Cuts to import tariffs.

Amidst all the news about increased tariffs in the US, the UK government has announced a cut to zero in import tariffs on a range of 89 foreign products.