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September 15, 2025
Your voice could be your password

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have plans to use a callers voice as their password in an effort to speed up phone calls.

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September 15, 2025
Higher tax threshold for side hustles: What could it mean for you?

Last week, the tax minister responsible for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), James Murray, delivered a speech marking the 20th anniversary of HMRC. Previously, the UK’s tax authority was known as Inland Revenue.

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September 15, 2025
New contract agreed for GPs

A new deal for GPs has been agreed between the government and the British Medical Association (BMA).

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February 10, 2025
Base rate cut to 4.5%

The Bank of England reduced their base rate to 4.5% last week, as had been widely expected in the days leading up to the decision.

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February 6, 2025
Reforms to pensions proposed in order to drive growth

The Prime Minister and Chancellor met with business leaders last week and unveiled proposals to give occupational defined pension schemes more flexibility.

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February 5, 2025
Is cash still king?

The new economic secretary to the Treasury, Emma Reynolds, has said that there are no plans to regulate businesses, whether big or small, to compel them to accept cash.

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February 3, 2025
Chancellor’s speech: An update on economic growth measures

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered a speech last week that served as an update on the government’s plans for delivering economic growth.

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January 31, 2025
Why you should prioritise tax planning before the tax year ends

As the UK tax year-end approaches on 5 April, it’s an excellent time for you to review your business finances and explore tax planning opportunities, particularly if you are self-employed. Tax planning can help you to reduce tax liabilities, boost your cash flow and put you in a stronger financial position.

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