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A pattern of workplace harassment may be treated as a continuous event
A pivotal ruling has raised a protective umbrella over those impacted by a toxic workplace environment, potentially extending employers’ legal liability by months or even years.
An Employment
Non-tax considerations when returning to the UK
Returning to the UK after a period abroad can feel straightforward on the surface, but there are a number of practical and personal matters that need careful thought to ensure a smooth
Update on Companies House plans for profit and loss filing
There has been considerable discussion over the past year about whether small companies would be required to file profit and loss accounts at Companies House. Many practitioners will be aware that
Gifts to a spouse or civil partner
Transfers of assets between spouses or civil partners are usually free from Capital Gains Tax (CGT). When you give or sell an asset to your spouse or civil partner, it is treated as a disposal for CGT
NIC and tax after reaching State Pension age
If you continue working after reaching State Pension age, your National Insurance position changes, but your Income Tax obligations largely remain the same.
Once you reach State Pension age, you stop
Setting off losses against other income sources
If you are self-employed or a member of a partnership, you may be able to claim tax relief when your business makes a loss. There are several ways trading losses can be used, but each loss can only be
Tax on savings interest
If your taxable income for the 2026-27 tax year is less than £17,570, you will not pay any tax on the interest you receive. This figure combines the £5,000 starting rate for savings (taxed at 0%) with
How bonuses are taxed
Bonuses are treated as taxable earnings, so both employers and employees need to understand how they are taxed and reported.
For cash bonuses (including vouchers that can be exchanged for cash), the
Reclaiming VAT on taxi and ride-hailing fares
Changes announced in the Autumn Budget have removed the use of a niche VAT scheme known as the Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS) for private hire vehicle operators from January 2026.
TOMS was
Cash flow resilience in uncertain trading conditions
Rising costs and economic uncertainty have made cash flow management more important than ever. While many businesses focus on profit, it is cash that determines whether a business can meet its day to
New legal duty for landlords under the renters’ rights act
Landlords must now comply with an important new legal requirement introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act, which brings significant reform to the private rented sector in England. The government has
Who pays Income Tax at Scottish rates?
The rules as to who pays Income Tax in Scotland is determined by whether an individual is considered a Scottish taxpayer or not. For most people, determining Scottish taxpayer status is
