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Independent Schools Leaving the Teachers’ Pension Scheme: What It Means, Why It’s Happening, and What Schools Can Do NextA growing number of independent schools have chosen to leave the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS). Recent reporting, based on a…
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Farmer Wins VAT Penalty Appeal: What The AFRS Rule Change Means For Farms And Rural BusinessesA recent First-tier Tribunal decision on a farm VAT penalty appeal has put a spotlight on a problem many smaller…
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April 2026 Car Tax Changes: What UK Drivers Need to Know About UK Vehicle Excise DutyFrom 1 April 2026, many motorists will pay more UK vehicle excise duty (VED). The increase is inflation-linked and applies…
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UK Economy in 2026: Retail Sales Rise, Exports Strengthen and Public Finances Record SurplusThe UK economy in 2026 is stronger than many expected. Retail sales rose sharply in January. Export demand improved. The…
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Rockstar’s “Grand Theft Tax” Row, Explained: What UK Video Games Tax Relief Really DoesRockstar Games’ UK tax position is back in the headlines. A recent report, picked up by The Scotsman and widely…
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Proposed ISA Cash Rules: Government Response and Investor ImpactThe Autumn 2025 Budget confirmed major changes to Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) aimed at pushing savers out of low-yield cash…
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Lycamobile Loses VAT Appeal on Prepaid Bundles: Key VAT Lessons for Subscription ModelsIn February 2026, the UK Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) ruled that Lycamobile UK Ltd must pay VAT on…
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HMRC Is Hiring Valuation Agents Ahead of New Mansion Tax PlansThe High Value Council Tax Surcharge, often referred to as a “mansion tax”, is a new annual charge on owners…
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Supreme Court Ruling on Input VAT Recovery: Hotel La Tour Decision and Its Impact on Share SalesThe UK Supreme Court has brought finality to a long‑running dispute about whether companies can reclaim VAT on professional fees…
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Zero-Rated VAT on Hair Loss Treatments: Mark Glenn Ltd v HMRC ExplainedIn January 2026, the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) issued a landmark ruling on VAT for hair-loss treatments. In…
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Takeaway Owner Ordered To Repay More Than £70,000 After Luxury Spending: What This UK VAT And Bankruptcy Case Means For Small BusinessesIn mid-February 2026, a former Portsmouth takeaway owner was ordered to repay more than £70,000 by the Crown Court after…
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UK Retailers Urge Consultation on Online VAT ReformA coalition led by the British Independent Retailers Association has asked HM Treasury to run a formal consultation on online…
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UK Buy-To-Let is Going Corporate As Landlords Respond To Tax PressureIn the UK private rented sector, the big structural shift is no longer just “landlords selling up” or “rents rising”.…
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Smith v HMRC – Follower Notice Penalties and the Montpelier Tax SchemeMatthew Smith’s recent loss at the first-tier tribunal (tax chamber) is a reminder that UK tax authorities expect taxpayers to…
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HMRC Fines Estate Agents, Highlighting AML Failures—What It Means for YouIn February 2026, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) published its latest list of businesses that breached the Money Laundering Regulations.…
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HMRC Selects Cloud SAP to Modernise its Core Tax PlatformHMRC selects cloud SAP to rebuild the technology that underpins the UK’s tax administration. The existing Enterprise Tax Management Platform…
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What the UK Government Tax Position Means for Taxpayers and Businesses in 2026As the UK economy adjusts to ongoing global challenges, tax policy remains a key area of focus. Chancellor Rachel Reeves…
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All You Need to Know About Companies House Late Account Filing Penalties for Private, Public Companies and LLPsCompanies House late filing penalties remain a significant concern for private companies, public companies, and LLPs across the UK. Missing…
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