I’m walking on sunshine

Let's be honest. Filing a tax return is nobody's idea of a great summer activity. That's probably why so many people shove it to the bottom of the to-do list, promise themselves they'll "sort it next month" and then find January looming with an uncomfortable sense of déjà vu. But what if this was the year you got ahead of the game?

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I can see clearly now

The Chancellor has delivered the Autumn Budget, finally providing some clarity for individuals and businesses following weeks of speculation in the media.  Interpreting the announcements from a Budget can be a bit daunting, but you don’t have to wade through all the detail.  In this feature, we’ve picked out the key headlines and explained them in a simple, straightforward way - so you can feel confident about what lies ahead for you and your business.

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Too much

If you’re running a small business, you might have heard some chatter about changes coming to Companies House rules - specifically, a plan to scrap the option for small companies to file abbreviated (aka shorter, simpler) accounts. Well, here’s some news that might ease your mind: those changes have officially been put on hold.

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Tell me more

There’s been an update! Companies House has confirmed that new legal requirements for identity verification will come into effect from 18 November 2025 – and the good news is that the process has been designed to be as straightforward as possible and will be a one-time requirement for most people.

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