Charities: Size is no excuse for non-compliance
Trustees of small charities are subject to fundamentally the same regulation as those of bigger organisations.
New Academy Trust Handbook for 2026
The DfE has now published the 2026 edition of the Academy Trust Handbook, which covers the requirements academy trusts must comply with from 1 October 2026.
Taxation of US pension arrangement for UK tax residents
For US citizens and former US residents now living in the UK, the taxation of US pension arrangements can be challenging and an area of tax law where incorrect assumptions are easily made.
Inheritance tax giving
Inheritance tax (IHT) is extremely topical with significant changes made (and still being made) in recent years.
Pensions and Inheritance Tax: A Major Change from April 2027
Pensions have historically enjoyed a special status in inheritance tax planning.
Prime Minister cuts business rates for pubs, clubs and music venues
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has slashed business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England by 20%.
Welcome simplification and increase of the capital goods scheme
The simplification of a VAT scheme which has been largely unchanged for 36 years is good news.
Bury businesses raise £3,000 at annual rounders tournament
Around £3,000 was raised for good causes in East Anglia when staff from 12 local businesses gathered for the annual Lovewell Blake Rounders Tournament at the British Sugar Sports and Social Club in Bury St Edmunds.