Accounting News And Articles

It has been over 1 week since the 2025 UK Budget landed, and we have now had a chance to digest it. So, we are here to give you a clear, jargon-free breakdown of what it actually means for your business, your household, and your finances, without making you scroll through endless government PDFs (they are pretty boring). Some of it is good news, some of it requires a bit of planning, and some of it just makes you go, “Really, that’s actually happening?” Here’s the key stuff

If there’s one thing that keeps accountants on our toes (and shaking our heads), it’s VAT. Specifically, it’s what VAT rates apply to. Because in this great nation, where biscuits can become cakes and cakes can become court cases, VAT has a way of turning the ordinary into the absurd. What Are VAT Codes? In plain English, VAT (Value Added Tax) is the tax you pay on most goods and services in the UK. Businesses charge it, collect it, and send it off to HMRC if they’re VAT-reg

From November 18th, 2025 , new rules mean that anyone involved in running a UK company will need to verify their identity with Companies House . We want to ensure our clients are fully prepared for these changes, so below we’ve broken down what the changes mean, who needs to take action, and how we can help you stay compliant without the stress. Why Identity Verification Matters The government is introducing these checks to make the Companies House register more reliable and

We know that running a business is hard enough without juggling deadlines, forms, and government portals. One form you can’t ignore is the confirmation statement . Think of it as your company’s annual “check-in” with Companies House. It ’s how the government knows your company is still alive and kicking. What Exactly is a Confirmation Statement? A confirmation statement is a legal requirement for all UK limited companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), filed at