by Gareth Thomas | Aug 19, 2026 | Accounting, Business, VAT
Planning a family day out this summer? Or perhaps you run a restaurant, café, theatre or visitor attraction? A temporary VAT reduction announced by the Chancellor could make children’s meals and admission to certain attractions cheaper over the school holidays....
by Gareth Thomas | Aug 18, 2026 | Business
We met with Nathan O’Connell, Founder of O’Connell Search Partners, to discuss building a specialist international recruitment business and the importance of culture, growth and client relationships. What is the history of O’Connell Search Partners? O’Connell Search...
by Gareth Thomas | Aug 15, 2026 | Accounting, Business, Finance, Taxes
If you’re self-employed or complete a Self Assessment tax return, there’s an important deadline you shouldn’t overlook. Your second payment on account for the 2025/26 tax year is due by 31 July 2026. But what if your income has fallen since last...
by Gareth Thomas | Aug 12, 2026 | Accounting, Business, Taxes
Receiving a call, email, letter or text claiming to be from HMRC can be unsettling. If the message mentions a tax refund, an overdue payment or asks you to take urgent action, it’s natural to wonder whether it’s genuine. Unfortunately, fraudsters are...
by Jon Davies | Aug 9, 2026 | Accounting, Business, Taxes, VAT, Web Event
Reserve your place here Most business owners want to pay less tax. There is nothing wrong with that. The important bit is doing it properly. That means claiming the reliefs HMRC intended you to claim, planning before key deadlines, and avoiding the temptation to put...
by Gareth Thomas | Aug 5, 2026 | Business
The Leather Satchel Co: A legacy of British craftsmanship since 1966 Our client, The Leather Satchel Co., is celebrating an incredible 60 years in business, marking six decades of traditional British craftsmanship, adaptability and dedication to creating handmade...