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Companies House steps up enforcement activity

by admin | Jun 22, 2026 | Business Support

Companies House is entering a new era of enforcement as it begins making greater use of the powers granted under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. The aim is to improve the accuracy of the Companies House register, strengthen confidence in UK...

The benefits of Fair Payment Code accreditation

by admin | Jun 22, 2026 | Business Support

Getting paid on time remains one of the biggest challenges facing many small and medium-sized businesses. Late payments can place pressure on cash flow, increase borrowing requirements and divert valuable management time away from running and growing the business....

Capital Gains Tax if selling shares or investments

by admin | Jun 18, 2026 | Capital Gains Tax

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax on the profit you make when you sell or dispose of an asset that has increased in value. It is the gain itself that is taxed, not the total amount you receive. For example, if you buy shares for £3,000 and sell them for...

Understanding your National Insurance record

by admin | Jun 18, 2026 | National Insurance

Your National Insurance record can be checked online to see what contributions and credits you have built up and whether you have any gaps that may affect your State Pension. The record shows how much National Insurance you have paid up to the start of the current tax...

Tax-free benefits in kind from your employer

by admin | Jun 18, 2026 | Employee Benefits

The range of benefits that can be provided tax-free by an employer is relatively limited, but there are several common exemptions that apply where certain conditions are met. Meals provided in a staff canteen can be exempt where they are offered to all employees on a...