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Temporary 5% VAT Rate for Children’s Meals and Family Attractions

The Government has announced a temporary 5% VAT rate for children’s meals, admission tickets, and family attractions as part of its summer cost-of-living support measures. From 25th June 2026 to 1st Se…

June 9, 2026

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Preparing for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is fast approaching, with the first phase taking effect from April. With fewer than 50 days until implement…

February 27, 2026

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Expenses and Capital Allowances: What’s the Difference?

If you run a business in the UK, you will often hear accountants talk about expenses and capital allowances. They sound similar, and…

January 21, 2026

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Making Tax Digital: Your Questions Answered

Following on from our introduction to Making Tax Digital blog, we’ve answered some of the most common questions we have been asked. Take…

July 25, 2025

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An Introduction to Making Tax Digital (MTD)

It seems that HMRC have been talking about Making Tax Digital for a long time and, in fact, it was ten years ago it was first announced.&…

July 3, 2025

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How Flexible Is the Outsourced Finance Director Role?

Q: How flexible is the outsourced Finance Director role?  A: For many businesses, especially growing SMEs, flexibility in financial leadership is…

May 1, 2025

The Advantages of Outsourcing a Finance Director

Running a business presents unique challenges and effective financial management is crucial for long-term success. Whilst larger companies may choo…

November 23, 2023