Mar. 04, 2026
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March 4, 2026
Spring Forecast 2026 – No hidden surprises
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In her Spring forecast the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves made no additional fiscal announcements, but the projections from the Office for Budget Responsibility highlighted the downward trajectory for inflation and incremental growth. Whether these numbers will weather the latest international storm remains to be seen.
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March 2, 2026
Don’t fall into the communication gap on Making Tax Digital
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Many potentially affected taxpayers have not yet engaged with a major change in tax reporting.
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February 23, 2026
Tax charges to rise on loans to directors
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The tax charge when a director, who is also a participator, has an outstanding loan with a close company is going up by two percentage points.
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February 16, 2026
Property income tax rates going up
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Landlords are facing an across-the-board two percentage point increase for property income tax rates from 6 April 2027.
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February 9, 2026
Increased cost for copies of grant of probate
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While the cost of obtaining probate in England and Wales remains the same, the cost for each official copy of the grant has increased significantly.
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January 26, 2026
And now for the next new tax year
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With the festivities behind us, it is time to turn our thoughts to 5 April and the new tax year.
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January 22, 2026
Renters Rights Act to go ahead with reforms
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The Renters Rights Act recently received Royal Assent. Detailed guidance is yet to be published, the first phase of reforms will be introduced soon.
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January 20, 2026
What are the risks for director’s loans?
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Used wisely, a company loan can be an attractive option for directors who need to access company funds, especially if the need is urgent.
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January 12, 2026
Untangling red tape on company reporting
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Some Government plans on company reporting are set to tighten but latest announcements suggest a move in the opposite direction.
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January 5, 2026
Making Tax Digital exemptions
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In three months, Making Tax Digital (MTD) will become mandatory for sole traders and landlords with an annual income of more than £50,000.
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December 22, 2025
Companies House tightens fees
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The update from Companies House means companies no longer need to maintain certain registers, the downside is an increase to fees charged.
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December 19, 2025
National Living and Minimum Wages go up again
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Minimum wage rates are set to increase from 1 April 2026, with younger workers and apprentices benefiting the most.
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