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Childcare grants
Juggling higher education and parenting? Childcare Grants can ease the pressure by covering up to 85% of your childcare costs.
Applying for student loans
Student Loans help cover the cost of university or college in the UK. Whether you're full-time, part-time, or heading into
Spring Statement Summary March 2025
Spring Statement 2025: Key Tax Measures and Modernisation Initiatives Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement 2025, delivered on 26 March, arrived
How to Approach Your Bank for a Business Loan
Asking your bank for a business loan can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right preparation,
How Small Businesses Can Survive a Recession
Recessions can be tough on small businesses, but they do not have to spell disaster. With some smart thinking and
Claiming professional fees and subscriptions
Did you know you may be eligible for tax relief on professional fees and subscriptions? If your membership is required
Rental business mortgage relief
Since April 2020, landlords can no longer deduct mortgage interest as an expense. Instead, tax relief is capped at 20%.
VAT if you sell your business
When selling a business, the Transfer of a Business as a Going Concern (TOGC) rules can allow the transaction to
Records you must keep if self-employed
If you are self-employed as a sole trader or a partner in a business partnership, you are required to maintain
Tax liability if you sell a business asset
When selling assets on which capital allowances were claimed, you may need to adjust your taxable profits with a balancing
Requesting evidence of earnings
If you're self-employed, lenders may require an SA302 and tax year overview as proof of earnings for mortgages or loans.
Why Adequate Business Insurance is Essential for Small Businesses
For small business owners, especially those operating as sole traders or in partnerships without limited liability, having adequate business insurance