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GOV.UK One Login – enhanced security from 13 Oct 2025
From 13 October 2025, access to Companies House WebFiling will require GOV.UK One Login. This replaces the older Government Gateway
Tax Diary October/November 2025
1 October 2025 - Due date for Corporation Tax due for the year ended 31 December 2024. 19 October 2025
VAT late filing penalties
New rules mean late VAT filings and payments now trigger points, fines and interest charges. The VAT late filing penalties
Gifts with reservation of benefit
Gifting assets can cut inheritance tax, but traps like “gifts with reservation of benefit” may undo the plan. The majority
Holding over gains on gifts
Gift Hold-Over Relief is a form of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief that allows you to defer paying CGT when
What counts as working time for minimum wage purposes
Employers must ensure they are paying staff at least the National Minimum Wage (NMW) or National Living Wage (NLW). The
Why your tax code might change
The letters in your tax code indicate whether you are entitled to the annual tax-free personal allowance. These codes are
Are you selling goods or services on a digital platform?
From 2024, platforms like eBay, Vinted and Airbnb must report seller data to HMRC, so check your tax responsibilities. If
Balancing access to justice and abuse of process
An extended civil restraint order (ECRO) was issued against a prolific Employment Tribunal (ET) litigant for presenting repeated and baseless
Keeping your best people with flexible working
For many small business owners, finding and keeping good staff is one of the biggest headaches. Recruitment is costly, time-consuming
Cash flow resilience and access to funding
Running a small business often feels like walking a financial tightrope. Cash can be flowing in nicely one month, only
Fixing problems with running payroll
Employers must report pay and deductions correctly to HMRC, but errors can usually be fixed in your next FPS. Employers