by Neesha Hallan | Nov 22, 2025 | Business Success
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced a number of actions it is taking to improve price transparency and tackle misleading online sales practices. This is the first major use of its new powers under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers... by Neesha Hallan | Nov 22, 2025 | Business Success
UK inflation eased to 3.6% in the year to October, down from 3.8% in September, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Although still above the Bank of England’s 2% target, this is the slowest pace of price rises for four months... by Neesha Hallan | Nov 8, 2025 | Business Success, HMRC
In a recent Upper Tribunal (UT) case, Investment and Securities Trust Limited v HMRC, the UT found that a company was entitled to Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) relief as it held an option over a property exclusively for the purpose of developing and... by Neesha Hallan | Nov 8, 2025 | Business Success, Making Tax Digital
HMRC has published long-awaited guidance on how digitally excluded individuals should apply for an exemption from Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. Gaining HMRC’s agreement that a person is digitally excluded is essential. The MTD legislation defines digitally... by Neesha Hallan | Nov 8, 2025 | Business Success
In Autumn Budget 2024, the Chancellor announced that restrictions to the amount of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) will apply from 6 April 2026. APR and BPR currently give up to 100% relief from Inheritance Tax (IHT) on qualifying... by Neesha Hallan | Oct 25, 2025 | Business Success
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed that Google has been designated with strategic market status (SMS) for its general search and search advertising services - marking a major moment in how the UK regulates big tech. This follows a detailed...