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Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS): what businesses need to know
Large organisations should be aware of their obligations under the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), a mandatory UK energy assessment programme designed to help businesses identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy costs.
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Date of Budget 2026 announced
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, has announced that Budget 2026 will be presented on 28 October 2026.
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Audit and independent examination threshold updates
The threshold at which a charity must be audited or procure an independent examination is changing in England and Wales.
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Increase in HMRC mileage rates for 2026/27
HMRC has confirmed an increase to the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rate for the 2026/27 tax year.
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Tokenisation on the rise: Opportunity meets uncertainty
The UK government is continuing its push to position the UK as a global hub for digital finance, with tokenisation playing a central role in its latest plans.
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Directors loan accounts – Avoid the unexpected tax trap
Company owners often withdraw monies from their business that is not salary or dividends, this borrowing can be useful but if it is not managed properly tax charges will arise.
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Zero hours contracts are changing – Why Payroll accuracy will matter more than ever
Zero hours and variable hours working arrangements are under increasing scrutiny, with new employment rights set to reshape how these workers are paid and monitored.
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Energy Cost support for UK manufacturers
The UK Government has announced new long term support to help over 10,000 manufacturing businesses manage high electricity and fuel driven energy costs, through reduced electricity bills rather than grants.
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