A growing number of independent schools have chosen to leave the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS). Recent reporting, based on a…
A recent First-tier Tribunal decision on a farm VAT penalty appeal has put a spotlight on a problem many smaller…
The UK economy in 2026 is stronger than many expected. Retail sales rose sharply in January. Export demand improved. The…
Rockstar Games’ UK tax position is back in the headlines. A recent report, picked up by The Scotsman and widely…
The Autumn 2025 Budget confirmed major changes to Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) aimed at pushing savers out of low-yield cash…
Making Tax Digital is set to change how sole traders report their income to HMRC. From 6 April 2026, those…
In February 2026, the UK Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) ruled that Lycamobile UK Ltd must pay VAT on…
Corporation tax in the UK is one of the most challenging responsibilities for companies to manage. With changing tax rates,…
Filing VAT returns UK is a legal duty for all VAT-registered businesses. To stay compliant with HMRC, businesses must submit…
The High Value Council Tax Surcharge, often referred to as a “mansion tax”, is a new annual charge on owners…
The UK Supreme Court has brought finality to a long‑running dispute about whether companies can reclaim VAT on professional fees…
In January 2026, the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) issued a landmark ruling on VAT for hair-loss treatments. In…
In mid-February 2026, a former Portsmouth takeaway owner was ordered to repay more than £70,000 by the Crown Court after…
A coalition led by the British Independent Retailers Association has asked HM Treasury to run a formal consultation on online…
In the UK private rented sector, the big structural shift is no longer just “landlords selling up” or “rents rising”.…
At Apex Accountants, we keep a close eye on enforcement action because it reveals where small businesses most often go…
Matthew Smith’s recent loss at the first-tier tribunal (tax chamber) is a reminder that UK tax authorities expect taxpayers to…
Event-security companies are now expected to show clear, measurable value. Clients want proof that their security budgets improve safety, efficiency,…
