HMRC raise mileage rates and allowances - June 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an increase in HMRC’s approved mileage rates for cars and vans from April 2026 for the …

Bank lending to UK businesses has dropped to the lowest level in 30 years - June 2026

Weak economic growth and tighter regulations on lenders are to blame for the largest drop in bank lending to UK …

Up to two fifths of employers may withdraw salary sacrifice pensions - May 2026

Employers are facing growing uncertainty over the future of salary sacrifice pension schemes following the Government’s decision to introduce a …

Employers are paying the price: National Insurance Contributions rise to £28 billion - May 2026

Employers’ predictions seem to be coming true as National Insurance Contributions (NICs) have skyrocketed to £28 billion, exceeding the Government’s …

UK’s growing insolvency – Building greater resilience in your business - May 2026

Rising costs seem to be coming at UK businesses from all directions, resulting in many difficult financial decisions needing to …

What you need to know about your first quarterly MTD report on 7 August 2026 - May 2026

For sole traders, self-employed individuals and landlords with gross incomes exceeding £50,000 from self-employment or property, you are now mandated …

Secured the raise – Keeping an eye on your eligibility for the High-Income Child Benefit Charge - May 2026

If you have been one of the lucky ones to secure a pay rise this year, be mindful that the …

Struggling with cash flow – Exploring the growing use of asset and invoice financing - May 2026

There was a time when SMEs relied on their main bank for all of their finance options. Recent economic pressures …