by | Sep 10, 2026 | Business Support
Making a trading loss whilst not ideal can sometimes generate a tax refund. If you are a self-employed individual or a member of a trading partnerships, a trading loss can potentially be set against other income or capital gains. This can reduce the amount of tax...
by | Sep 7, 2026 | Business Support
The Government has announced plans to consider major changes to the rules governing when companies can make distributions to shareholder. As part of a wider corporate reporting overhaul announced on 6 September 2026, the Government is considering replacing the...
by | Sep 3, 2026 | Business Support
Businesses planning major infrastructure and development projects should be aware of a new government consultation on the tax treatment of predevelopment costs. The consultation follows the conclusion of recent litigation at the Supreme Court. The Court found that...
by | Sep 1, 2026 | Business Support
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics suggest that conditions remain challenging for many UK businesses. In July 2026, 15% of trading businesses reported an increase in turnover compared with the previous month. However, 22% reported that turnover...
by | Aug 24, 2026 | Business Support
Cybercrime is no longer a problem that only affects large organisations. Increasingly, small and medium-sized businesses are becoming targets because criminals often see them as having weaker security and fewer resources to recover from an attack. A successful...
by | Aug 24, 2026 | Business Support
Employment law continues to evolve, and businesses should keep a close eye on forthcoming changes that may affect the way they recruit, manage and retain staff. Although many of the proposed reforms are still being developed, employers should not wait until new...