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How can businesses prepare for the summer VAT cut?

Prepare your business ahead of the temporary summer VAT cut from 25 June by updating systems, reviewing pricing strategies, identifying supplies and planning for compliance to maintain accurate financial reporting.

by Paul Russell

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Armstrong Watson named in Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work for second year in a row

by Armstrong Watson

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Incorporating a limited company: benefits, tax advantages and director responsibilities

by Adam Pattison

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How can law firms stay resilient following loss of interest on client accounts under Ministry of Justice’s proposed ILCA scheme?

by Huw Nicholls

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How buy-to-let policy changes are increasing restructuring and insolvency risk for housing developers

by Lindsey Cooper

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What does the new GP Reimbursement Scheme mean for practices?

by Morag Miller

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Dealing with probate and Inheritance Tax after April 2026

by Keith Johnston

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Tax implications of operating a UK law firm from abroad

by Gary Rowson

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How the 2027 Pension IHT changes could affect you - and what to do now

by Emma Copley

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Common mistakes directors make before speaking to an Insolvency Practitioner

by Ed Connell

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File your tax return ahead of the Self-assessment deadline

by Dan Cozens

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Occupational pension schemes: accounting and reporting changes under the 2026 Pension SORP

by Brendan O’Connor

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Pillar Two: Why June 2026 is a critical UK filing deadline for large businesses

by Tania Dimitrovich

Kat Thorne

The One Habit Advantage: How business owners and leaders can lead, decide and perform under pressure

by Armstrong Watson

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Law firms to register as tax advisers with HMRC under new rules

by Sally Jones

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Becoming a freelance solicitor in England and Wales: Requirements, benefits and tax considerations of going solo

by Gary Rowson

GP practices

2026/27 GMS Contract: what’s been imposed and how GP practices can protect finances

by Morag Miller

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Preparing your law firm for sale: Timeline, valuation and exit options

by Jonathan Lewis

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Armstrong Watson expands Scottish presence with the opening of new Edinburgh office

by Armstrong Watson

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VAT on locum costs – Important update for GP practices and Primary Care Networks

by Morag Miller

Paul Bennett

An interview with…Paul Bennett, Solicitor and Partner at legal sector specialist solicitors, Bennett Briegal LLP

by Armstrong Watson

What farming costs can be classed as business expenses?

by Nicki Hutchinson

Business planning

70% of businesses expect price rises in 2026 – how to plan strategically

by Matthew Hutton

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Rising employment costs: how UK businesses can protect margins without losing talent

by Craig Reid

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HMRC consultation on new reporting requirements for close companies

by Kirsty Wilson

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Inheritance Tax changes after April 2026 - what business owners need to know

by Graham Poles & Justin Rourke