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IHT Business and Agricultural Property Relief: Major Changes Confirmed in Finance Bill 2025-26

Despite intense lobbying by the farming community, the proposed reduction in IHT Business and Agricultural...

Capital Gains valuations of goodwill

Who values goodwill when a business is sold? HMRC's Shares and Assets Valuation team takes...

VAT relief for the disabled

VAT relief is available on goods and services for people with long-term illnesses or disabilities...

Current Inheritance Tax thresholds

Married couples can pass on up to £1 million tax-free if they plan their estates...

Verifying your ID at Companies House

You now need to set up a verified GOV.UK One Login to confirm your identity...

An employee’s emergency contact details are strictly private

A recent ruling affirms that an employer is directly liable for the unauthorised disclosure of...

Big cuts to electricity network costs for heavy industries

The UK Government has unveiled a landmark plan to reduce electricity network charges for the...

UK Export Finance: Empowering UK Businesses to Go Global

UK Export Finance (UKEF) is the UK’s export credit agency and government-backed financier. Its mission...

New Reporting Rules for Overseas Property Owners: Act Before 31 July 2025

Residential property owners and overseas entities with UK land interests face new legal obligations from...