Employers’ predictions seem to be coming true as National Insurance Contributions (NICs) have skyrocketed to £28 billion, exceeding the Government’s original forecast of £23.9 billion. On 6 April 2025, the employer NIC rate increased from 13.8 per cent to 15 … Continue reading →

Rising costs seem to be coming at UK businesses from all directions, resulting in many difficult financial decisions needing to be made. New research by the Liquidation Centre found that some employers are opting for job cuts to manage these … Continue reading →

For sole traders, self-employed individuals and landlords with gross incomes exceeding £50,000 from self-employment or property, you are now mandated to abide by Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax regulations. Applied from 6 April 2026, these new responsibilities require … Continue reading →

If you have been one of the lucky ones to secure a pay rise this year, be mindful that the High‑Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) does not crash the party. How does HICBC work? The HICBC can kick in if … Continue reading →

There was a time when SMEs relied on their main bank for all of their finance options. Recent economic pressures are leading to more cash flow challenges for SMEs and the old approach may no longer be sufficient. Greater financial … Continue reading →