Are grid delays holding back investment?

A business may have the finance, premises and customers for an expansion project, yet still face another obstacle: obtaining enough electricity.

The Government has announced Great British Grid, a new

Company distribution rules and share buybacks

HMRC has been consulting on proposals to modernise the tax rules governing distributions and repayments of capital from companies. The consultation was published on 23 June 2026 and closed on 14

Share scheme returns – penalties are now being issued

Employers operating employee share schemes may now be receiving penalties from HMRC for failing to submit their employment related securities (ERS) end of year returns on time.

ERS schemes are used

Need proof of UK tax residence?

HMRC has updated its guidance on how individuals and organisations can apply for a certificate of residence or letter of confirmation to prove UK tax residence.

A certificate of residence can be used

Voluntary National Insurance contributions could be reformed

The government is considering changes to the voluntary National Insurance contributions (NICs) system following a call for evidence published earlier this year.

Voluntary NICs allow individuals to

Corporation Tax when you sell business assets

A limited company usually pays Corporation Tax on the profit, known as a chargeable gain, when it sells or otherwise disposes of a business asset.

Business assets can include land and property,

HMRC publishes latest deliberate tax defaulters list

HMRC has published an updated list of deliberate tax defaulters. The list includes individuals, businesses and companies, detailing the amounts on which penalties are due and the exact penalties

Ready for the October employment law changes?

Several employment law changes are approaching that businesses need to understand. The first arrives on 1 October 2026, when the normal period in which an employee can bring a claim to an Employment

Could better workplace health reduce staff losses?

When an employee develops a health problem, the consequences can extend far beyond a few days of absence. The Government published an update to its Keep Britain Working programme on 23 September,

HMRC sending 1.8m Simple Assessment letters

Some taxpayers have already started to receive Simple Assessment letters from HMRC for the 2025-26 tax year, with a further tranche due to be sent between October and December 2026.

Simple Assessment