A client who is a social media influencer has incurred significant costs for both back and cosmetic surgeries.

On Wednesday 26 November, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her second Autumn Budget focusing on raising revenue through tax freezes and targeted levies, whilst increasing welfare support and minimum wage to address the cost-of-living pressures.

Recent statements from the Prime Minister announced forthcoming changes to company size classifications, promising to streamline reporting obligations for businesses nationwide.

With the upcoming Budget on Wednesday, 30th October 2024, there is a possibility of changes to Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates, which could affect business owners planning to sell or close their companies. One potential strategy is to expedite a Members' Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) for those considering it soon.

When the UK ended its non-domicile tax regime in April 2025, the change was more than just a technical tax reform, it was a signal that the country's relationship with global wealth had fundamentally shifted

Over the past eighteen months HMRC (the UK tax authority) have been revising their approach to encourage compliance. HMRC have at their disposal vast pools of information from overseas jurisdictions, from Companies House and from the Land Registry.

The UK's Autumn Budget 2024 outlined £40 billion in tax increases, primarily impacting employers through higher national insurance rates. Key measures included Capital Gains and Inheritance Tax reforms, with limited business incentives, and no changes to VAT or income tax.

The Government has responded to the views of farmers and the motor industry who were potentially going to be negatively affected by the proposed change to the benefit in kind tax treatment of Double Cab...

Companies can now use a new online service introduced by HMRC on 31 December 2024 to disclose errors that have mistakenly been made when claiming R&D tax relief. This service is intended for unintentional errors and is not applicable to deliberate or fraudulent claims. Here's a summary of how this service works:

In today's evolving landscape of employment standards, the real living wage has emerged as a crucial benchmark for fair compensation.

Last month, Bloomberg reported that despite the abolition of the UK non-dom regime and the looming prospect of wealth taxes, London remains a magnet for family offices.

In a landmark development heralding the most significant alteration in civil penalties since 2014, a substantial increase in fines awaits employers and landlords found guilty of employing unauthorised migrants...

This gives rise to several practical issues, especially where a trade sale is not likely, or the existing management team are perhaps not in a position to be able to raise sufficient funds to affect...

On May 8, 2025, the United States and the United Kingdom announced a significant trade agreement aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two nations.

In a move to tighten the tax net, HMRC has announced new measures affecting individuals engaged in online "side hustle" activities, such as selling clothes on Vinted, letting out spare rooms on Airbnb...

Companies House will introduce new legal requirements for identity verification for company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) from Tuesday 18 November 2025.

From a UK perspective, the determination of corporate tax residency is crucial for understanding a company's tax obligations. A company is considered a UK tax resident if it is either incorporated in the UK...

Planning the future of your wealth is not just about tax efficiency or legal structures; it is about protecting what matters most and creating a legacy that reflects your values.

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled on the 22nd of November the contents of his Autumn 2023 Statement in the House of Commons.

Employer's NI will rise by 1.2%, reaching 15% from 6 April 2025.