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Santa hats in summer? Businesses should be starting to plan for Christmas
The barrage of heatwaves and dry weather may make a person feel as though summer will last forever, but Christmas will arrive in a few short months. There is a lot of work that goes into the festive period both for businesses that experience an upturn in revenue and those that face a quieter time. Given the economic instability of the year so far, it would be best for businesses to consider how to prepare for the season now while there is still time to put plans in place. Why do businesses need to start preparing for Christmas now? As...
UK petrol prices set to reach their highest level of 2026 – What this could mean for SMEs?
Geopolitical tensions are set to push UK petrol prices to the highest level of the year, with the average cost reaching 160p per litre, according to RAC monitoring. This comes after the Bank of England warned interest rates might rise if volatile oil and gas prices lead to added inflation. Higher fuel prices and potentially higher interest rates could hit SMEs particularly hard, driving up costs and decreasing their borrowing costs. While this instability might drain finances, there are options available that can save your business money in the long run. Through Electric Vehicle schemes and expert financial guidance, tighter...
New proposals recommend regular ITSA tax payments from 2029
A new consultation paper from the Government has set out how Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA) payments could move to a more regular, in-year footing. The new proposals, which formed part of the latest Tax Update, follow on from recommendations made in the Autumn Budget 2025. How could tax payments change in future? From April 2029, taxpayers with sufficient PAYE income will be required to make ITSA payments through PAYE each payday, based on their forecasted ITSA liability. The forecast will be based on the taxpayer's last filed tax return and divided into equal payments across the year. Taxpayers will...
