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Shared home ownership
Shared home ownership offers a more accessible route to owning a home for those who cannot afford the full deposit
Making Tax Digital – important deadline dates
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If you are
Red tape eased for new cafes and bars
Communities and town centres across the UK are about to get a serious boost. The Government has unveiled sweeping reforms
Choosing a Business Rates Agency
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) has issued updated advice to help business owners choose and monitor business rates agents more
IHT Unused Pension Funds and Death Benefits changes
It was confirmed with the publication of the draft Finance Bill 2025-26 that measures first announced in the Autumn Budget
IHT Agricultural and Business Property Relief changes confirmed
Despite intense lobbying by the farming community, the proposed reduction in IHT Business and Agricultural Property reliefs are included in
Capital Gains valuations of goodwill
Who values goodwill when a business is sold? HMRC's Shares and Assets Valuation team takes the lead. Whether the goodwill
VAT relief for the disabled
VAT relief is available on goods and services for people with long-term illnesses or disabilities. There are special VAT reliefs
Current Inheritance Tax thresholds
Married couples can pass on up to £1 million tax-free if they plan their estates carefully. The Inheritance Tax (IHT)
Verifying your ID at Companies House
You now need to set up a verified GOV.UK One Login to confirm your identity with Companies House. To verify
An employee’s emergency contact details are strictly private
A recent ruling affirms that an employer is directly liable for the unauthorised disclosure of an employee's private information. An
Big cuts to electricity network costs for heavy industries
The UK Government has unveiled a landmark plan to reduce electricity network charges for the country’s most energy intensive industries,