Workplace pensions
Automatic enrolment for workplace pensions has helped many employees to start making provision for their...
Work out your VAT fuel scale charge
VAT road fuel scale charges are fixed, standardised amounts that businesses must use to account...
Winter Fuel Payments reinstated
The government has announced the reinstatement of Winter Fuel Payments for pensioners in England and...
Winter Fuel Payment tax charge
The June 2025 reforms introduce a £35,000 income limit for keeping the Winter Fuel Payment...
Winning new contracts without offering punitive credit terms
In today’s competitive market, many businesses feel pressured to extend generous payment terms to win...
Why your tax code might change
The letters in your tax code indicate whether you are entitled to the annual tax-free...
Why you should maintain a tax reserve
Every business has a duty to pay tax, whether that is Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE...
Why solvency is the true test of business strength
Every successful business, no matter how innovative or fast-growing, ultimately depends on one simple measure:...
Why inflation matters when funding pension funds
When planning pension funding, inflation is often acknowledged but not always fully reflected in contribution...
Why industry expertise matters when starting a business
Starting your own business can be an exciting and liberating decision. But passion and ambition...
Why increasing an overdraft to fund losses is a dangerous game
Many business owners see their bank overdraft as a flexible safety net. When cash runs...
Why ID verification is supposedly good for business
Last week, we covered the new requirement for directors and persons with significant control (PSCs)...