In August, the government unveiled its Small Business Plan, a package of measures designed to support growth, improve cashflow, and...

From 13 October 2025 , Companies House will be making a major change to the way businesses access WebFiling. To log in, you’ll now need...

The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) will soon be updating the rateable values of commercial properties across England and Wales, with the...

The UK is entering a period of financial strain as government borrowing costs hit their highest point in over two decades. Long-term...

July has been a month of roadmaps. Alongside the Government’s roadmap for the Employment Rights Bill, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has set...

The Government has published a detailed roadmap for the Employment Rights Bill, one of the most significant overhauls of UK employment...

Business owners across the UK are navigating an increasingly uncertain economic landscape. With inflation creeping up, growth faltering,...

As the financial year concludes, schools and educational establishments across England and Wales face the important task of managing...

On 25 June 2025, the Department for Education (DfE) published the updated Academy Trust Handbook 2025, which will came into effect for...

Why Forecasting Matters Financial forecasting in England’s multi-academy trusts (MATs) isn't just paperwork—it directly impacts...

Key date: All academy trusts operating before 30th April 2025 must submit their BFR by 5pm on 28th August 2025. The filing window...

As academy trusts move away from local authority control, they’re now responsible for managing their own VAT affairs. This shift brings...

As the education sector continues to face financial pressure, more Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) are considering GAG pooling as a way to...

SJC, Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce the appointment of Katee Hughes as Director, further strengthening the firm’s...

Gifting is one of life’s simple joys – and when it’s paired with effective inheritance tax (IHT) planning, it becomes even more...

In a recent Written Ministerial Statement, James Murray, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, outlined 39 new measures aimed at...

The government has launched a new consultation on the VAT treatment of business donations of goods to charity, as part of a broader...

In a move to modernise its communication and reduce operating costs, HMRC has announced plans to significantly cut down on the amount of...

From Autumn 2025 providing identity verification to Companies House will be compulsory for all new directors and PSCs (Persons with...

From April 2025, significant changes to the UK's tax regime for furnished holiday lettings (FHLs) came into effect, impacting landlords...