Is your child starting school this September? Tax-Free Childcare could save you up to £2,000 a year. Check your eligibility now and start planning ahead.Working families whose children are starting school for the first time September 2025 could save up to £2,000 a year per child on their childcare bills, thanks to the government's Tax-Free…
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Inheritance Tax proposals spark concern for farming families
Proposed changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) are causing alarm in the UK farming community. If introduced as expected from April 2026, new rules could see agricultural estates over £1 million subject to 20% IHT, even when the land or business is still being farmed by the next generation.This potential shift in the tax regime has…
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Slowing growth and rising borrowing -what this means for your business
The UK economy is showing signs of fatigue. Figures released at the end of June confirm that economic growth slowed to 0.7% in the first quarter of 2025. For small business owners, this is more than just a headline as it signals a shift in consumer behaviour, business confidence, and access to finance.The Office for…
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Are you ready for Companies House ID checks?
From 2025, Companies House is rolling out new identity verification requirements for directors, people with significant control (PSCs), and anyone forming or managing a UK company. These changes form part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act and are designed to reduce fraud and increase confidence in UK companies.If you are involved in running…
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