• Why Protecting Intellectual Property is Important

    Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary works, designs, brand names, and artistic outputs. Whether you are a business owner, inventor, writer, or entrepreneur, protecting your intellectual property is

  • Government Forces Water Companies to Double Compensation

    The UK government has announced significant reforms to enhance compensation for customers affected by water service failures. Under new regulations, water companies will be mandated to increase compensation payments for issues such as supply

  • Just because an employee is a lawful resident of the UK does not give them the right to work

    A restaurant in Middlesborough recently challenged a civil penalty notice of £15,000 issued by the Secretary of State for the Home Department under Section 15 of the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (IANA 2006) arguing that their employee

  • No tax changes for online sellers

    Selling online? From 2024, digital platforms must report your information to HMRC if sales exceed £1,700 or 30 goods a year. Casual sellers are exempt, but regular traders may need to register for Self-Assessment. New rules, which became effective

  • Scottish Budget Statement 2025-26

    Scotland’s 2024 Budget delivers on public priorities with investments in services, poverty reduction, and economic growth. Tax rates stay frozen, but bands shift to protect low incomes. A hopeful step forward for Scotland’s future! Scotland’s Deputy

  • HMRC are moving to a regime of enforced electronic record-keeping and quarterly submission of financial updates, as part of their drive to Make Tax Digital. It’s relatively early days but we are encouraging businesses and individuals to become aware of the changes and how it may impact on them, and take steps to minimise disruption…

  • You can be profitable and still be bankrupt. Unfortunately, for millions of small- and medium-sized businesses, there is no bailout or rescue plan if you run your accounts down to £0 while still owing money, no matter how profitable you are. Planning and monitoring your cash flow is the only way to be successful and…