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Featured24 June 20264 min read

R&D Tax Credits: HMRC Just Made It Easier to Claim With Confidence

HMRC's new R&D advance assurance pilot launched last month. For SMEs that have held back on claiming, it's the clearest route to filing with confidence.

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R&D Tax Credits: HMRC Just Made It Easier to Claim With Confidence
Tax & Planning

R&D Tax Credits: HMRC Just Made It Easier to Claim With Confidence

HMRC's new R&D advance assurance pilot launched last month. For SMEs that have held back on claiming, it's the clearest route to filing with confidence.

24 June 20264 min read
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The Sick Pay Rules Changed in April. Have You Caught Up?
Growth & Strategy

The Sick Pay Rules Changed in April. Have You Caught Up?

SSP has been payable from day one since April 2026. Just over two months in, many employers still haven't updated their payroll, contracts, or absence policies. Here's what needs fixing.

17 June 20264 min read
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Selling Your Business? Here's Where the Tax Stands Right Now.
Tax & Planning

Selling Your Business? Here's Where the Tax Stands Right Now.

BADR hit 18% in April. If an exit is on your radar — this year or further out — here's what the tax landscape looks like now and why early planning pays.

11 June 20264 min read
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Your Salary and Dividend Strategy Just Changed. Here's What to Do Now.
Tax Planning

Your Salary and Dividend Strategy Just Changed. Here's What to Do Now.

Dividend tax rates rose in April 2026. If you run a limited company, the way you pay yourself needs a fresh look. Here's what changed and what to do next.

16 April 20264 min read
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MTD Is Live. The New Tax Year Is Here. Here's What You Need to Know.
Tax Planning

MTD Is Live. The New Tax Year Is Here. Here's What You Need to Know.

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts today for self-employed people and landlords earning over £50,000. The new tax year also brings a raft of changes worth knowing about. Here's a clear-headed guide to both.

6 April 20267 min read
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What Is CFO Advisory — And Does Your Business Actually Need It?
Growth & Strategy

What Is CFO Advisory — And Does Your Business Actually Need It?

Most growing businesses think a CFO is a hire they'll make "when they're bigger". Here's why that thinking is costing them money right now.

12 March 20266 min read
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