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Top Tips to Improve Your Credit Rating

WHY IMPROVE YOUR PERSONAL CREDIT SCORE? Poor personal credit can be a big barrier to getting finance for your business. You may think the two separate, but in fact when lenders are checking the personal credit of the management team, what they are really asking is, "how do the people who run this business manage their debt obligations?" With this approach, you can see how important personal...

The digital pound

A new consultation has been published jointly by HM Treasury and the Bank of England to consider the launch of a potential digital pound, or central bank digital currency (CBDC). The possible new digital pound has also been referred to as ‘digital sterling’ and ‘Britcoin’. The digital pound would be a new type of money issued by the Bank of England for individuals and businesses to use for...

Closing a limited company

There are a number of reasons why you may look to close your limited company. This could be because the limited company structure no longer suits your needs, your business is no longer active, or the company is insolvent. You will usually need the agreement of all the company’s directors and shareholders to close down the company. The method for closing down a limited company depends on whether...

HMRC introduces faster National Insurance refunds

HMRC has introduced an automated process to speed up refunds of overpaid National Insurance contributions. Find out how the process...

New registration rules for payrolling benefits in kind

From 6 April 2027, employers must payroll benefits such as company cars and medical benefits in real time. Find out...

New HMRC tax assessments for savings interest

HMRC has started issuing P800 letters and Simple Assessment notices to collect tax on 2025-26 savings interest. Find out why...

Outsourced Payroll is not a TUPE Transfer: Lessons from a costly VAT ruling

A recent tribunal ruling shows that outsourcing payroll does not create a TUPE transfer. Find out why a business lost...

Could businesses get more choice over software?

The CMA is examining competition in the business software market, with a focus on Microsoft. Find out what this could...

New proposals could change self-employment rules

A new Government consultation aims to tackle bogus self-employment. Find out what the proposals could mean for businesses that engage...

VAT on education: could providers be entitled to refunds?

A recent Court of Appeal ruling means alternative higher and further education providers may be able to claim VAT refunds....

Cryptoassets: common tax mistakes to avoid

Cryptoassets can create unexpected tax bills. Find out the most common tax mistakes crypto investors make, from overlooking disposals and...

HMRC reveals £42.8 billion outstanding tax debt

HMRC reveals £42.8 billion outstanding tax debt in its latest report. Find out how HMRC plans to recover unpaid tax,...
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