SME growth under threat? One third plan to downsize or close
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on November 6, 2025Research published by the Federation of Small Businesses suggests SME growth is under threat. So, what can you do about it?
Companies House fees to rise in Feb 2026
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on November 3, 2025Companies House fees are going up – and the cost of company registration online will double. We take a closer look at the figures.
Free download: your guide to grant finance and grant audits
Posted by Miles Girdlestone on November 3, 2025Grant audit specialist THP has teamed up with grant writing experts Venturenomix to create a new grant finance guide. Download it free today.
Companies House scam warning over ID verification
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on October 29, 2025Fraudsters are posing as Companies House representatives to demand bogus payments. We look at how this Companies House scam works.
Central assessment of VAT – HMRC’s process for late returns
Posted by Mark Ingle on October 24, 2025When you miss a VAT return, HMRC does a central assessment of VAT making it important to file on time to avoid potential enforcement action.
Advisory electricity rate for company cars
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on October 9, 2025You may have noticed that HMRC introduced a dual advisory electricity rate for company cars in September 2025. We take a look at how it works.
Small business finance: what today’s lenders look for
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on October 6, 2025In recent years, it has been harder to secure small business finance. We look at ways of improving your chances of success.
Company winding up rules – an update
Posted by Kirsty Demeza on September 29, 2025If you are thinking of disincorporating your business via a Members’ Voluntary Agreement, you need to know about changes to winding up rules.
How to claim a Child Trust Fund as £1.4bn remains untouched
Posted by Ben Locker on August 13, 2025Do you want to know how to claim a Child Trust Fund? Huge numbers of young people have an average of £1,900 lying unclaimed.
Allowable expenses for employees – could you claim back tax?
Posted by Karen Jones on August 6, 2025If you are employed, you may be able claim tax relief on a range of allowable expenses for employees – without having to fill in a tax return
