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Key considerations when selling your business

Key considerations when selling your business

After years of building your business and creating a successful, sustainable and profitable enterprise, the time comes to sell. But how do […]
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Reducing the risk of costly payroll errors

Reducing the risk of costly payroll errors

Last year, we saw a number of well-known UK businesses publicly named by the government for failing to comply with National Minimum […]
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Building resilience against growth challenges for UK SMEs

Building resilience against growth challenges for UK SMEs

There is no doubt that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the UK economy. Accounting for 99% of all […]
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What’s the outlook for the leisure and hospitality sector in 2026

What’s the outlook for the leisure and hospitality sector in 2026?

The leisure and hospitality sector is extremely dynamic, with businesses heavily affected by uncontrollable external factors such as government policies and consumer […]
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Spring Forecast 2026: A steady hand but what does it mean for you?

Spring Forecast 2026: A steady hand but what does it mean for you?

The Chancellor delivered the 2026 Spring Statement yesterday with a clear message of cautious stability. The long-term approach positions the UK economy […]
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VAT exemptions announced for supplies of locum doctors

VAT exemptions announced for supplies of locum doctors: What does this mean for providers?

Following a First Tier Tribunal decision, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued an important update about the VAT treatment of locum […]
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Quarterly update for academies from the DfE - Feb 2026

Quarterly update for academies from the Department of Education (DfE) - February 2026

Each week, DfE publishes information for academies on the GOV.UK website which lay out the latest updates, things to be actioned and […]
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What GP practices can expect in 2026 and how to prepare

What GP practices can expect in 2026 and how to prepare

The healthcare sector is constantly shaped by changes in funding and fiscal policy, and GP practices often feel the impact most directly. […]
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If cash is king, how can businesses refuse it

If cash is king, how can businesses refuse it?

Far from being the reigning monarch, it would seem cash’s crown is slowly slipping. In 2024, cash transactions accounted for just 9% […]
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Taking stock for retail in 2026: Managing margins as costs continue to climb throughout the sector

Taking stock for retail in 2026: Managing margins as costs continue to climb throughout the sector

After a year of stop-start demand, retailers know better than most that momentum can be as fleeting as it is meaningful.
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Pride in Place funding: What does it mean for your retail business?

Pride in Place funding: What does it mean for your retail business?

The government recently announced its Pride in Place Strategy, which will see up to £5 billion of investment placed into 339 local […]
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R&D tax relief for food production: As HMRC scrutiny surges, how can farmers put together a truly watertight claim?

R&D tax relief for food production: As HMRC scrutiny surges, how can farmers put together a truly watertight claim?

HMRC’s latest figures show a decisive shift in how the UK approaches research and development (R&D). The number of businesses submitting R&D […]
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