Borrowing amongst SMEs is on the rise – preparing your business for finance - October 2026

According to UK Finance, gross lending to SMEs from the main high street banks reached £5.35 billion in the second …

Medium-sized companies may qualify for audit exemption - October 2026

The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (DBIST) initiated a ‘modernising corporate reporting’ consultation on 7 September 2026, which …

How is the mansion tax distorting the housing market? - October 2026

The so-called mansion tax is already beginning to have an impact on the UK housing market, despite the surcharge not …

Demystifying the changes to Benefits in Kind from 2027 - October 2026

Reforms to the Benefits in Kind (BIK) system have continued to change in recent years, as the Government prepares to …

IHT pension reforms now only half a year away - October 2026

We are now just over six months away from the long-anticipated reforms to Inheritance Tax (IHT), which will see unspent …

Sequencing short-term finance effectively is vital for avoiding the interest trap - September 2026

For many businesses, short-term finance can provide an essential lifeline when cash flow becomes tight. Whether a business needs support …

Inflation increases to a four-month high – How will businesses be impacted? - September 2026

The rate of inflation has hit 2.9 per cent in July 2026, up from 2.6 per cent in June, according …

Gifting out of income – The overlooked way to reduce Inheritance Tax - September 2026

For many people, giving financial support to family members is an important part of their financial planning. Whether it is …