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How independent schools can improve financial sustainability after VAT

Following the introduction of VAT on school fees and the removal of charitable business rates relief for many schools in 2025, the independent school sector is undergoing its most significant adjustment in decades. Despite concerns, the sector has proved more resilient than many expected, although pressure is becoming increasingly uneven.

by Ann Probert

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Commercial property in pensions and IHT reform: considerations for legal advisers

by Justin Rourke

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FRS 102 changes, audit thresholds and what they mean for businesses and lenders

by Matt Osbourne

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Why every business owners need a simple strategy

by Adam Pattison

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VAT on Invisalign and clear aligners: what dental practices need to know

by Charmaine Richards & Paul Russell

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Could the UK introduce a Land Value Tax?

by Paul Clark

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Maximising shareholder value: CGT planning and Members’ Voluntary Liquidation

by Lindsey Cooper

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What does inheritance tax reform mean for land and commercial property held in pensions?

by Justin Rourke

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VAT and renewables: Key issues for the energy sector in 2026

by Armstrong Watson

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Capital Gains Tax uncertainty: why early exit planning matters

by Stephen Green

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The role of compliance officers in law firms

by Huw Nicholls

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Waiting for policy, planning for opportunity: What business owners should be thinking about under the new Burnham Government

by Armstrong Watson

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Dealing with probate and Inheritance Tax after April 2026

by Keith Johnston

Payroll's expanding role in business strategy and risk management

by Karen Thomson

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Inheritance tax on pensions from 2027: what solicitors and personal representatives need to know

by Jacob Proudfoot

Investment market update

Our Latest Investment Market Update – Burnham’s Spending Plans, US-Iran Implications, and AI Volatility

by Justin Rourke & Richard Cole

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Inheritance Tax changes: what family businesses in Scotland need to know

by Patricia Halliday

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What are the funding options available for your farm?

by Lee Hayes

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Paying HMRC before insolvency – directors' risks and what you need to consider

by Ann Probert

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Armstrong Watson celebrates national recognition of two payroll leaders

by Armstrong Watson

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How businesses can respond to a more expensive labour market

by Duncan MacCaig

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Audit Partner joins Armstrong Watson as firm moves to Manchester city centre office

by Armstrong Watson

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Furnished holiday let owners feeling the impact of tax changes

by Nicki Hutchinson

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Tax considerations when assigning Scottish agricultural tenancies

by Keith Johnston

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What do you need to save for the retirement you want?

by Fiona Durham

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What the 2027 cash ISA changes mean for your savings

by Justin Rourke