by Gary Woosey | Jun 10, 2025 | Blog
Since 1 April 2025, new National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates have applied across the UK, bringing substantial increases that affect employers of all sizes. While the changes are designed to benefit millions of workers, directors,...
by Gary Woosey | Jun 3, 2025 | Blog
Recent changes to Class 2 National Insurance contributions (NICs) were meant to simplify things for self-employed taxpayers. Instead, some are facing confusion, incorrect charges, and silence from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The rule change that caused the...
by Gary Woosey | May 27, 2025 | Blog
There are always going to be bad actors looking to scam reputable businesses out of money and data. The new changes to Companies House and the heightened scrutiny that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are placing on businesses have created a time of confusion for many....
by Gary Woosey | May 20, 2025 | Blog
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is writing to taxpayers who claimed Investors’ Relief on their 2023/24 Income Tax Self-Assessment returns but may not meet the strict eligibility criteria. These letters signal increased enforcement around a lesser-used Capital Gains...
by Gary Woosey | May 13, 2025 | Blog
The Bank of England (BOE) has cut the base interest rate to 4.25 per cent, down from 4.5 per cent. It is the fourth cut in the past 12 months, and Governor Andrew Bailey has hinted there could be more to come. So, what does this mean if you are running a business in...
