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What It Means for Your SME
Later on this year, a new law could force employers to publish salaries in every job advert, something that a lot of businesses and HR teams have historically avoided. When you think about the principle behind it – saving candidates time, ensuring fair compensation – it’s hard to argue with. But, as with everything in […]
HMRC multifactor authentication for agents: What it means for your practice and how to prepare
Key takeaways Multifactor authentication (MFA) is being added to all HMRC agent accounts during 2026. Early opt-in activation is possible, or you can wait until it’s switched on for all accounts in later 2026. Web sign-in for your agent services account (ASA) and online services account (OSA) are affected, but not things like sign-in for […]
What the six-year records rule means for HR and payroll
The Employment Rights Act 2025 has introduced a number of changes for UK businesses, including a new statutory duty to keep holiday and holiday pay records for a minimum of six years, what this article calls the ‘six-year records rule’, which came into effect on 6 April 2026. The newly launched Fair Work Agency (FWA) […]
Spring Statement 2026: What it means for your business
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement on 3 March 2026 was deliberately low-key. Unlike a full Budget, it served as a progress check on the UK economy rather than a platform for sweeping new tax measures. The government had already said it’s committed to one major fiscal event per year, reserving significant policy changes for the Autumn […]
Self Assessment and Making Tax Digital: What MTD for Income Tax means for sole traders
12 November, 2025 13 min read Share Copy Link Copied Get the lowdown on how Making Tax Digital will change the way sole traders submit tax returns, and what that means for Self Assessment. You may have heard of Making Tax Digital. You might have also heard that it means the end of Self Assessment. As […]
MTD for Income Tax: What it means for trades and skilled workers
28 November, 2025 13 min read Share Copy Link Copied If you’re a self-employed tradesperson or landlord who’s not ready for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax yet, the alarm clock’s ringing. It starts in April 2026. MTD is a new, legally-required way to report your income tax if you’re a sole trader or […]