Discount for business cyber protection
Smaller businesses considering improvements to their cyber security may benefit from a new Government-backed discount intended to make recognised security certification more affordable.
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Britain’s changing small business population
The latest Government statistics reveal an interesting change in the make-up of Britain’s business community, with fewer businesses operating overall but an increase in the number employing
VAT changes for online marketplaces
From October 2027, online marketplaces will become responsible for collecting and accounting for VAT on certain sales made by UK businesses through their platforms.
The changes extend existing rules,
Employee Share Scheme rules relaxed
The Employee Share Scheme rules have been relaxed to help businesses attract, incentivise and reward employees. The changes, which take effect from 6 April 2027, will increase the value of share
Property disposal penalties are changing
The government is changing the rules on late filing penalties for individuals who fail to report a disposal of UK residential property within the statutory deadline but subsequently report it on their
Business rates relief for high streets
As announced at the Autumn Budget 2026, the government is introducing a package of business rates measures to support high street businesses in England from 1 April 2027. The measures aim to reduce
Inheritance Tax changes for agricultural property
This is a reminder that changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) came into effect from 6 April 2026, restricting the availability of 100% relief for qualifying
New VAT rules for private hire
It was announced as part of the Autumn Budget 2026 measures that the government will introduce changes to the VAT treatment of passenger transport services supplied through taxi and private hire
Awards for injury to feelings are not automatic
Many might view dismissal as a ritual humiliation and seek reparations for perceived psychological damages, and so it feels natural to assume that, if a dismissal is subsequently found to be unfair,
New support for growing businesses
Ambitious businesses looking to expand may benefit from a new Government programme designed to help promising companies overcome some of the difficulties associated with rapid growth.
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