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By Scott McIver

13th April 2026

Why tax planning tops the business support wish list in uncertain times

When uncertainty is high and margins are under pressure, tax quickly becomes more than a compliance exercise. It becomes a strategic consideration that can influence cashflow, investment decisions and long-term plans.

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By Karen Thomson

13th April 2026

Employment rights reform: why preparation matters

Employment rights reform is firmly on the agenda, with a number of changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 coming into force across 2026 and 2027. Much of the discussion focuses on principles, fairness, flexibility and protection for workers. These aims are widely recognised and supported.

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By Mike Kienlen

10th April 2026

Recognising the early signs of financial pressure — and why seeking advice sooner can make all the difference

If you’re running a business in the current environment, feeling under pressure doesn’t mean you’ve failed — it means you’re operating in a higher cost, more uncertain economy. What matters most is recognising when those pressures are starting to affect decision making, cash flow or long term viability, and knowing when to seek advice.

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By Ed Connell

9th April 2026

Warning for directors under pressure as courts shut down unregulated insolvencys scheme

Advising businesses facing financial difficulty, I see first-hand the pressure that company directors experience when debts begin to mount and they experience cashflow worries, creditor demands and tax arrears.

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By Armstrong Watson

9th April 2026

Business confidence in 2026: what 245 UK businesses told us

Armstrong Watson’s Business Confidence Survey, conducted in March 2026, explores how businesses feel about the year ahead, their expectations for trading conditions, and the challenges shaping decisionmaking as the new tax year begins. 

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By Dan Cozens

8th April 2026

Tax planning tips for UK sole traders and partnerships at the start of the tax year

At the start of a new tax year, there are some considerations sole traders and partnerships should make when it comes to tax planning over the next 12 months.

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By Helen Robinson

8th April 2026

Company year-end planning: Capital allowances, pension contributions and dividend rates

As your company year-end approaches there are some considerations you should make and it is important to think about what you are aiming to achieve.

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By Armstrong Watson

8th April 2026

Businesses brace for tougher trading as cost pressures drive price rises

Armstrong Watson’s latest Client Business Confidence Survey has found more than half of businesses expect trading conditions to worsen in 2026/27, while rising employment costs and wider uncertainty continue to weigh on confidence.

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payroll accounting

By Karen Thomson

1st April 2026

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

Major reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) take effect from 6 April 2026 under the Employment Rights Act 2025. We summarise the final transitional guidance for employers and payroll professionals, and what you should do to prepare.

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By Emma Copley

30th March 2026

‘If I die’ folder: A complete checklist for bank accounts, insurance, pensions and digital access

The last thing any of us wants is for our family to be left in the dark at a time when they are grieving. While death is never an easy subject to contemplate, preparing for it is one of the most practical and caring things you can do for those you leave behind.

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