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The recent 2025 Autumn Budget brings a mix of relief and new costs. Many of which will affect UK small and medium-sized businesses. Here’s a quick rundown of the key changes and what you should look at now. Key Impacts for SMEs Lower business rates for high-street retail, hospitality & leisure (RHL):From April 2026, eligible RHL properties benefit...

As we move into the final quarter of the year, there’s growing talk that the Autumn Budget could bring new tax rises and many small and medium-sized businesses are already starting to prepare. According to a recent ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor, over half of UK businesses say they would have to freeze hiring, delay pay rises or cut...

Recent news about large companies being hit by cyberattacks, like Jaguar Land Rover, can make it feel like only the “big players” are at risk. But in reality, small businesses are often the easier target. Criminals know that many sole traders and small firms don’t have big IT teams or advanced security systems in place. When your business...

If your business trades with the United States – whether importing components or exporting finished goods. You’ll want to pay close attention to the latest changes in U.S. trade policy. Several new tariffs have recently been implemented, and they could directly affect your costs, margins, and supply chain strategy. Here’s a breakdown from the Accountants247 Golders Green team...

Introduction The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently provided updated projections on global interest rates, offering crucial insights for businesses. As accountants, understanding these developments is essential for advising you and planning for the future.​ Global Interest Rate Trends IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva indicated that while inflation is decelerating, core inflation remains persistent. Consequently, interest rates are expected to...

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March. With the full Budget now moved to the Autumn, the Spring Statement was a chance for the Labour Government to respond to the latest economic forecasts from the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) and to set out its wider economic strategy. But, as...

The Bank of England recently announced a drop in the UK base interest rate, with a drop from 4.75% to 4.5%. The final impact of this drop can be both positive and negative for your small business, so it’s worth understanding the effect that interest rate changes can have. Let’s take a look at how a drop in...

Here’s your breakdown of the major business announcements from the Autumn Statement 2024. A budget to fix the foundations of the economy Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered the Autumn Statement on 30 October 2024, saying that this was a budget intended to fix the foundations of the economy, deliver change for working people, mend the...

The Labour Government has pledged to introduce an Employment Rights Bill within 100 days of taking office, as part of a broader Making Work Pay initiative. Business Secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, was recently quoted as saying that ‘business and workers will always help to shape the ambitions of government, including our plan to Make Work Pay, to ensure it...

The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his second Spring Budget on 6 March 2024. This Budget aimed to appeal to the taxpaying masses, with cuts to National Insurance and a rise to the threshold for VAT registration. But was it too little, too late for the UK economy? We’ve summarised the main points, so you can see how the...