Take care to avoid the HMRC's Scrooge-like attitude to Christmas generosity
It’s that time of the year where staff and employers gear up for the Christmas party season once again.
No change in the budget may feel like a win for farming, says leading agricultural finance expert
Following a bruising Budget for agriculture 12 months ago, farmers may breathe a sigh of relief if it’s ‘no change’ when the Chancellor delivers her 2025 speech next week, according to a leading agricultural finance expert.
Deposit protection scheme limits rising from £85,000 to £120,000
With effect from 1 December 2025, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme will be raising its deposit protection.
Taxing Time Ahead?
Scott Hansell of Lovewell Blake Financial Planning takes a look at what the effect would be of a widely anticipated increase in income tax rates in this month’s Budget.
Bigger than expected increases in charity audit thresholds is good news
Significantly increased audit and independent examiner thresholds for charities are good news, will lead to reduced costs and make it easier for charities to grow.
How to ensure your christmas charity event is exempt from tax
With many charities planning Christmas fundraising events, it’s a good time to remember that such events can qualify for exemption from VAT and other taxes - but only if they fulfil some specific conditions.
Should charities get involved in cryptocurrencies
The growth of cryptocurrencies has presented trustees with a new dilemma.
Billions in lost pensions
National Pension Tracing Day, 26th October 2025