by Neesha Hallan | Jul 12, 2025 | Tax
The Government's new Pension Schemes Bill, currently before Parliament, introduces wide-reaching reforms aimed at improving outcomes for pension savers. These changes will not only affect how pensions are administered but also impact scheme selection, cost management,... by Neesha Hallan | May 31, 2025 | HMRC, Tax
James Murray, the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, made a Written Ministerial Statement last week that included a total of 39 tax administration, simplification and reform measures. Many measures are intended to reduce burdens on employers and small businesses,... by Neesha Hallan | May 21, 2025 | Tax
If you’re a parent of a 16 to 19-year-old who’s staying in full-time education or training, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families to extend their Child Benefit claim by 31 August to avoid the payments stopping altogether. Child Benefit is worth up to... by Neesha Hallan | May 21, 2025 | Tax
the UK government struck a trade deal with the United States, and its made it easier to sell certain goods to the US. It’s a step in the right direction, especially for manufacturers, but there are still a lot of loose ends in this trade deal. Many businesses won’t... by Neesha Hallan | May 21, 2025 | Tax
In the last couple of weeks, the Bank of England cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%. Let’s see what these latest developments mean. At its meeting to discuss the Bank Base Rate, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 5-4 to reduce the interest... by Neesha Hallan | Mar 1, 2025 | Business Success, Tax
Now is the time to work towards maximising your end-of-year tax planning before the new tax year starts on April 6. If you haven’t used all your allowances and reliefs for this, then in the coming month, you should make the time to address this. By using up as many of...