Check your National Insurance record
It is recommended to check your National Insurance record as this can affect your future entitlement to the State Pension and other benefits.
By using the online service, you can
PAYE rules for labour supply chains (umbrella companies)
From 6 April 2026, significant changes to PAYE rules will affect umbrella companies, recruitment agencies, and end clients, increasing shared responsibility for payroll compliance
New 40% First Year Allowance now in force
The new 40% First Year Allowance came into force from 1 January 2026. This marks an important development for businesses investing in plant and machinery. The new allowance was
Welsh Budget 2026-27
The Welsh Final Budget for 2026-27 was published on 20 January 2026. The Budget sets out the Welsh government’s revenue and capital spending plans, including detailed portfolio
MTD for Income Tax – check if and when you need to use it
If you have not yet checked if and when you need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, you should do so as a matter of urgency. This is because from April 2026 the way
Scottish Budget Statement 2026-27
Scotland’s Finance Secretary, Shona Robison delivered her third Budget statement to the Scottish parliament on 13 January 2026. This is the final Budget before the Holyrood
Construction Industry Scheme: tackling fraud
Tackling fraud in the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) was one of the measures addressed in the recent Budget. The changes are intended to allow faster intervention where fraud
Do you need a company audit in the UK?
Not every UK limited company needs a statutory audit. Many smaller companies qualify for audit exemption, but it is important to understand the rules, as an audit may still be
Protecting your online passwords
With so many online accounts now in daily use, including banking, shopping, email and HMRC services, password security has never been more important. A weak or reused password can
Take care when labelling a bonus as discretionary in a contract
The High Court recently ruled on the interpretation and enforceability of "discretionary" bonus provisions in employment contracts. Mr. Gagliardi brought a breach of employment
Spring Statement 2026
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has confirmed that she will deliver the Spring Statement to the House of Commons on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
The Spring Statement is used to give an
Corporation Tax 19% or 25%?
If your company profits sit between £50,000 and £250,000, marginal relief can soften the jump from 19% to 25% Corporation Tax.
The Corporation Tax main rate applies to companies