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By Armstrong Watson

19th January 2026

An interview with Helen Daly, Senior Associate at JHA - technology advisers to accountancy and law firms

Over the past five years, the legal technology market has undergone rapid consolidation. Private equity investment, maturing product lines and the pressure to expand into adjacent markets have all driven major vendors to acquire smaller competitors. For mid-sized firms, this presents both opportunity and risk.

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By Richard Andrew

15th January 2026

Making Tax Digital changes for the self-employed and landlords

Small business owners across the UK need to prepare for a significant change that will affect how they report their earnings to HMRC.

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By Douglas Russell

14th January 2026

Draft Scottish Budget 2026/2027: changes to income tax thresholds and business rates

The Scottish Government has set out its spending and tax plans in the draft budget for 2026/ 2027, which includes increases to income tax thresholds for lower earners and higher council tax bills from 2028 for those with properties valued at more than £1m.

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By Gary Rowson

13th January 2026

Inheritance Tax: Planning considerations for businesses around the new £2.5m APR/BPR threshold

Over the last year, farmers, landowners, and business owners have been lobbying against the proposed changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) for Inheritance Tax (IHT).

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By Karen Thomson

9th January 2026

New Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) rules and actions employers need to take

Employers, payroll providers and payroll/HR software developers have been waiting more than 12 months for further information on the new Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes, which will come into effect from 6 April 2026. These major reforms to SSP are part of the Employment Rights Act 2025.

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By Armstrong Watson

23rd December 2025

Six financial New Year's resolutions for 2026

As we step into 2026, many of us will make resolutions to improve our health, relationships, or careers. But what about your financial well-being? Setting clear financial goals for the year ahead has never been more important, and these six resolutions can help you take control of your finances and plan for the future.

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By Lee Hayes

19th December 2025

Financing options for law firms in 2026

As law firms face unprecedented pressures, the way they approach growth and capitalisation is shifting. With a greater need for investment in technology, rising operational costs and working capital challenges, law firms require more funding than ever before to remain competitive and compliant. Many will struggle to achieve this through partner capital alone.

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accountancy firm

By Huw Nicholls

16th December 2025

How will the revised LLPs SORP affect your business?

New accounting changes are set to be introduced for LLPs in 2026 following the publication of the latest Statement of Recommended Practice – Accounting by Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs SORP).

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By Rebecca Wilson

16th December 2025

Growing cybercrime threat to UK Charities

Charities face an escalating cyber threat that is becoming impossible to ignore. According to the UK Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025, 30% of charities experienced a cyber breach or attack in the past year, which equates to around 61,000 organisations. These incidents are not isolated; they represent a persistent risk that threatens financial stability, reputation, and operational capacity.

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By Dan Cozens

15th December 2025

Partnership vs company: Choosing the right structure for your farming business

Whether you decide to operate your farm business as a partnership or company will depend on many factors, but the 2025 Budget has introduced further changes, meaning it’s worth reviewing your current structure and taking family succession plans into account.

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