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Inheritance Tax changes underline importance of business succession planning The 2024 Autumn Budget introduced significant changes to two of the key Inheritance Tax (IHT) reliefs with effect from 6 April 2026, meaning many more UK taxpayers will be brought into

Azets Barometer reveals economic uncertainty, geopolitical uncertainty, and lack of clarity around tax policy as biggest barriers to investment  A large number of UK SMEs in Surrey are holding back on investment, despite sitting on significant piles of cash. Peter

Commenting on the latest ONS trade data, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “Tariff effects are clearly being felt by companies exporting to the US. Total goods exports across the Atlantic for Q2 2025 were 13.5% lower than

Mark Barrie, Head of Debt Advisory at UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm Azets, said: “Today’s reduction makes sense, given rising unemployment, the continuous fall in job vacancies, sticky inflation, spiralling national debt, a dire fiscal outlook and persistent

Responding to the latest interest rate decision by the Bank of England, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said:    “Businesses will welcome the decision to cut the base rate to 4%, marking a further

Wow, what a summer it has been! Buildings have been going up and coming down as the new Brooklands Technical College takes shape. The Barnes Wallis Building reconfiguration and refurbishments have been completed, ready for the autumn term, and what an

💡 Smarter Accounting, Smarter Decisions At KPN Accounting, we believe accounting should be more than compliance. It’s about empowering your business decisions, showing you opportunities you didn’t know you had, and giving you peace of mind along the way. This

Are you a manager or supervisor responsible for health and safety in your workplace? IOSH Managing Safely® is an internationally recognised certification designed for leaders in any sector — and it could help your business meet key legal requirements. Under

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Cooper Parry (CP), the ‘Rebels of Accountancy’, continues its ambitious plan to create the UK & Ireland’s most progressive professional services group with the acquisition of Fellwood Advisory, a leading mid-market debt advisory firm.      This is the 16th deal

What does this mean for your business, and are you prepared? Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that it will cease security support for Windows 10 as of October 14th 2025. This change is a few months away yet, but it

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