January 19, 2026
A person’s credit rating (often referred to as a credit score) is a measure used by lenders to assess how reliably someone manages borrowing and financial commitments. It can affect whether credit is
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January 19, 2026
When a small business applies for a bank loan, the bank is mainly trying to answer one question, “How likely is it that we will be repaid, on time and in full?” To reach that decision,
January 16, 2026
1 February 2026 - Due date for Corporation Tax payable for the year ended 30 April 2025.19 February 2026 - PAYE and NIC deductions due for month ended 5 February 2026. (If you pay your tax
January 15, 2026
Did you know you can monitor any UK company for free and get email alerts when key details change, which can help protect your own business from unexpected or unauthorised filings?
A significant
January 15, 2026
If your business works in film, TV, games or the arts, Creative Industry Tax Reliefs could reduce your Corporation Tax bill and may even generate a payable tax credit.
Creative Industry Tax Reliefs
January 15, 2026
From April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory for many self-employed persons and landlords, marking a significant change in how they manage their tax affairs.
January 15, 2026
If you are self-employed, knowing which everyday costs you can legitimately claim can make a real difference to how much tax you end up paying.
The question of which costs you can claim against your
January 15, 2026
Starting a new business can be expensive, but many of your pre-trading costs may qualify for tax relief if they meet the right conditions.
There are special tax reliefs for pre-trading expenses that
January 15, 2026
If your business is planning a major UK investment, HMRC’s new advance tax certainty service could give you binding clarity on the tax position before you commit.
HMRC has recently published draft
January 12, 2026
The Insolvency Service data for England and Wales shows monthly company insolvencies remain high by historical standards, even though they move up and down month to month. For example, November 2025
January 12, 2026
Pre-tax year end planning is one of the most practical and controllable ways for UK businesses and higher rate taxpayers to reduce unnecessary tax exposure. Unlike long term restructuring, it focuses
January 8, 2026
HMRC’s figures show thousands of taxpayers are filing over the festive period, but leaving your return until late January risks penalties, stress and avoidable payment problems.
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