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The Rise of HMRC Enforcement: What Directors of Distressed Businesses Need to Know

For many business owners, HMRC was once viewed as a creditor willing to negotiate when cash flow pressures arose. That perception is changing rapidly. In recent years, HMRC has adopted a far more assertive approach to debt recovery, making greater use of enforcement powers ranging from winding-up petitions and security requirements to, in certain cases, personal liability notices.

by Armstrong Watson

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Family Businesses Facing Succession Challenges: When Governance Risks Become Financial Risks

by Armstrong Watson

Red upward-trending arrow rising across stepped blocks toward a target, symbolizing business growth, financial performance, and goal achievement.

Understanding net working capital targets in M&A transactions

by Armstrong Watson

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Farming's changing mindset as the sector plans for a different future

by David Threlkeld

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Looking beyond the Budget headlines on family business succession planning

by Paul Clark

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Why more family businesses are turning to salary sacrifice

by Lee Stott

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Are you financially prepared for the unexpected?

by Allen Ward

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As AI adoption increases, are businesses prepared for the cyber risks?

by Rebecca Wilson

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Succession planning moves up the business agenda

by Jacob Proudfoot

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Budget 2026: businesses need certainty more than surprises

by Becky Bowness

Investment market update

Our Latest Investment Market Update – The mixed signals of investment markets and the political choices we face

by Justin Rourke & Richard Cole

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What does cash-free, debt-free mean when selling your business?

by Armstrong Watson

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Professional services firms balancing growth ambitions with rising regulatory and operational pressures

by Huw Nicholls

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Tax increases and inflationary pressures top concerns for Yorkshire businesses, while cyber attacks have hit 1 in 3, latest survey reveals

by Armstrong Watson

Insights banner for Armstrong Watson’s 2026 Family, Privately Owned and Owner-Managed Business Survey Report.

Cyber attacks hit more businesses in North East, while tax increases and inflationary pressures top concerns, survey reveals

by Armstrong Watson

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Changes to taxation, inflationary pressures and rising costs top concerns for Cumbrian businesses, survey reveals

by Armstrong Watson

Insights banner for Armstrong Watson’s 2026 Family, Privately Owned and Owner-Managed Business Survey Report.

Changes to taxation and inflationary pressures top concerns for Scottish businesses, whilst cyber attacks have hit 1 in 3, latest survey reveals

by Armstrong Watson

Insights banner for Armstrong Watson’s 2026 Family, Privately Owned and Owner-Managed Business Survey Report.

Changes to taxation and inflationary pressures top concerns for businesses, whilst cyber attacks have hit 1 in 3, latest survey reveals

by Armstrong Watson

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Inflationary pressures and tax increases top concerns for North West businesses, whilst cyber attacks have hit 1 in 3, latest survey reveals

by Armstrong Watson

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A new tax compliance landscape for legal practices

by Brian Rudkin

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Is now a good time to buy or sell an automotive business?

by Craig Blyth

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NHS list cleansing and the financial impact on GP practices

by Armstrong Watson

Ensuring your pension lasts through your retirement - Risks and strategies for flexible pension drawdown

by Justin Rourke

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Could your charity continue operating after a cyber attack?

by Rebecca Wilson

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Mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind: modernisation, but employers need more than payroll support

by Karen Thomson

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An interview with … Frank Maher, Solicitor and Partner at Keystone Law

by Armstrong Watson