Category: Compliance
Mandatory Direct Debit proposed for VAT and PAYE payments
Businesses may face changes to how they pay tax The government has published a consultation on proposals that will require most VAT-registered businesses and employers to pay VAT and PAYE liabilities by Direct Debit. The aim is to reduce late payment and simplify the payment process. HMRC consider that automating the payment process by […]
HMRC targets Electronic Sales Suppression
Proposed new software standards likely to make tax audits easier The government is consulting on potential measures that target Electronic Sales Suppression (ESS). Proposals include the introduction of new software standards for Point of Sale systems. In recent years, ESS has been the subject of government reports, consultations and new legislation, yet it remains […]
Companies House to bring in changes to accounts filing from April 2028
Reforms to affect micro entity and small company accounts Companies House will introduce changes to accounts filing due to governmental reforms under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCT Act 2023). The changes will now come into effect from April 2028, rather than April 2027, to give companies more time to prepare. […]
Data law change relaxes consent rules for charities
ICO publishes final guidance The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published final guidance on the new ‘charitable purposes soft opt-in’ provision introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. The provision means that charities can send direct marketing by electronic mail, including emails, texts and direct messages on social media, to people who […]
Health and Safety Campaign for Home Workers
HSE reminds employers of their responsibilities The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a campaign to remind employers that they have the same legal duties for home workers as office-based staff. According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), over a third of workers in Great Britain now work […]
Is Your Business Ready for 2026/27?
Stay ahead of three key changes With 6 April 2026, ushering in the start of the new tax year, there are some changes on the way that may affect how you run and plan your business. To help you stay ahead, we have highlighted three key updates worth having on your radar. Making Tax […]
Employment Rights Act
What is changing first? A new website has been launched by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) offering practical guidance and support on the changes that the Employment Rights Act will introduce and what they can do to get ready. The website provides details of upcoming changes, including several that come into force […]
Could a Fiscal “Traffic Light System” Help Your Business Cut Through Uncertainty?
How to bring more structure to decision making A leading think tank has criticised the fiscal rules that the Chancellor uses to determine the government’s tax and spending plans. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has suggested that reducing complex finances to a pass‑or‑fail number misses the bigger picture. The Treasury, on the other hand, […]
Spring Forecast 2026
What does the OBR’s latest forecast mean for you? During a week dominated by news of the Middle East conflict, on 3 March 2026, Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the Spring Forecast to Parliament. The Chancellor told MPs she had “restored economic stability” as she presented the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR’s) economic forecasts. The […]
Agentic AI: Is It the Future of Shopping?
Agentic AI: Is It the Future of Shopping? ICO weighs in on privacy concerns The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published a new report on the ways agentic artificial intelligence (AI) could soon be used as digital personal assistants or shopping agents. The development of AI means that, perhaps within the next five years, […]
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