Bank lending to UK businesses has dropped to the lowest level in 30 years

Can UK directors claim £300 in gifts without paying a penny in tax?

In the UK, directors of a ‘close’ company can receive up to £300 worth of trivial benefits per director, per tax year, completely tax-free.

Will your festive spirits be dampened by tax liabilities? How trivial benefits impact your business

The festive season is rapidly approaching and it is natural to want to treat your employees.

How to prepare for the Autumn Budget’s changes to APR and BPR

Last year’s Autumn Budget hit business owners hard with the announcements of changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR).

Personal Tax freeze – The impact of fiscal drag

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has confirmed her plans to extend the Income Tax threshold freeze.

Working capital loans: A sign of the times or a useful support mechanism?

A recent report by Purbeck revealed that more than a third of SME loans agreed in October supported day-to-day cash flow – the highest level since early 2025.

Pensions and tax: Ongoing reform and its impact on tax-efficient saving

The Autumn Budget confirmed that pensions and tax-efficient saving are entering a period of sustained and important change.

Failure to prevent fraud – Are you at risk of this new offence and how can better accounting and audits help?

As the Government continues to put preventative fraud measures in place, it is essential that companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) understand any change

Employee Ownership Trusts: Are they still the right step for your business?

Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) have become one of the UK’s fastest-growing business succession models, and for good reason.

Autumn Budget 2025

The Government faced a difficult job going into the Autumn Budget, as they navigate a growing national deficit, a seemingly never-ending cost-of-living crisis and poli