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By Matthew Hutton

9th March 2026

How can struggling hotel owners regain stability and grow in 2026?

The UK hotel sector continues to face intense financial pressure. Rising labour and energy costs, interest rate volatility and changing travel behaviours have left many hotel owners struggling to maintain profitability - even with healthy occupancy. And there are further headwinds on the horizon.

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Making tax digital

By Richard Andrew

9th March 2026

Who is exempt from MTD for Income Tax?

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will be introduced for self-employed individuals and landlords from 6 April 2026.  

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tax-changes

By James Fraser

3rd March 2026

10 key tax changes from April 2026

The 2026/2027 tax year represents a significant shift in the UK’s fiscal landscape. While several of these measures were announced in previous Budgets, April 2026 marks the point of implementation for reforms affecting business succession, digital compliance, and increasing costs for businesses.

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By Armstrong Watson

3rd March 2026

Our Latest Investment Market Update – Spring Forecast

Our latest commentary on the financial investment markets and the wider economy. 

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Glasgow

By Scott McIver

26th February 2026

Are you subject to the Scottish 67.5% tax trap?

While the 2026/2027 Scottish Budget included measures to increase the income tax thresholds for lower earners (meaning they pay marginally less tax than those in other parts of the UK), the Higher, Advanced and Top rate thresholds in Scotland remain unchanged, leaving some high earners exposed to paying 67.5% in income tax.

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Making tax digital

By Richard Andrew

26th February 2026

Who is affected by Making Tax Digital for Income Tax?

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is being phased in from April 2026. It applies to sole traders and landlords, with start dates determined by their level of qualifying income.

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By Ed Connell

26th February 2026

VAT repayments can be withheld under HMRC Time to Pay Arrangements

Many businesses use Time to Pay (TTP) arrangements with HM Revenue and Customs to manage tax liabilities during periods of cash flow pressure. While these plans can be extremely helpful, there is an important condition to be aware of that can have a real impact on business finances.

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Cyber security

By Armstrong Watson

26th February 2026

Scottish businesses urged to act on cyber resilience during Cyber Scotland Week

This Cyber Scotland Week, Armstrong Watson is urging businesses across the country to strengthen their cyber resilience as AI-enabled threats grow in speed and sophistication.

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By Justin Rourke

25th February 2026

The new Wills Bill: What could change and what it means for your estate plan

The current law on wills dates back to the Wills Act 1837, and in today’s world of digital communication, longer life expectancy, and increasingly complex family structures, these long-standing rules can feel a bit out of step.

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By Armstrong Watson

25th February 2026

Experienced business adviser joins Armstrong Watson’s growing Manchester office 

Armstrong Watson is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Sudworth as Business Services Director in its expanding Manchester office - further strengthening the firm’s ambitions in Greater Manchester and marking the latest step in its continued growth.

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