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Have you received a letter from HMRC about Making Tax Digital?
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are writing to some taxpayers to tell them what they need to do to get ready for the new Making Tax Digital rules that come into force next April.
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Please see our Christmas opening hours for 2025 🎁🎄
Payroll Costs
Could your business now claim the employment allowance?
Payroll Costs – Employer national insurance contributions
From April 2025 the Government reformed the employment allowance, which is a relief that essentially discounts national insurance contributions.
Your business may now be able to claim the employment allowance, which was increased from £5,000 to £10,500. The previous £100,000 eligibility threshold for claiming this allowance has been removed.
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HMRC’s online payment service now live
HMRC’s online service to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) through Pay As You Earn (PAYE) is now live. The service was announced at the Spring Statement 2025 and aims to reduce the need for some taxpayers to complete self assessment solely to settle the charge.
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🎄Christmas party: Our HWB team recently came together at @dancingmanbrewery in Southampton for a festive evening of celebration.
The venue offered the perfect backdrop to strengthen relationships, reflect on our achievements, and enjoy time together outside the office.
We value these events which bring us closer, strengthen our connections, and remind us what teamwork is all about!
A big thank you to the amazing Dancing Man team for making it such a memorable night! 🕺💃
Wreath making: Gemma Hedges took a well earned break from delving through the budget documents Thursday afternoon to make a Christmas wreath with the lovely ladies from Leonard Curtis.
Who says accountants can`t be creative!
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Thank you to everyone who joined our Post-Budget Breakfast last Friday
It was fantastic to see so many of you there as the HWB team broke down Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget and explored what the announcements mean for businesses and individuals in real life.
Your engagement and questions made the discussion insightful and practical. We hope you left with clarity and actionable takeaways for the months ahead.
Missed it? Stay tuned – we’ll be sharing key highlights on our YouTube channel soon!
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Government borrowing rises in September
Official figures show that UK government borrowing reached £20.2 billion in September – the highest for the month in five years. The figures, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), underline the financial pressures facing the Chancellor as preparations continue for the Budget.
Borrowing, which measures the gap between government spending and income from taxes, was £1.6 billion higher than in September last year. The ONS said that although the government raised more through taxes and National Insurance, this was outweighed by higher spending, particularly on debt interest and inflation-linked costs.
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