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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 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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By Matthew Hutton

10th December 2025

No financial respite for the Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism Sector

The recent Budget provided little to no relief to hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses - a sector battling relentless increases to costs, wages and taxes, compounded by falling disposable income levels among consumers.

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By Armstrong Watson

3rd September 2025

Employment Rights Bill - Planned delivery and progress through Parliament

The Employment Rights Bill is scheduled to receive its third reading in the House of Lords. Hailed as representing ‘the biggest upgrade in employment rights for a generation’ the Bill will introduce a string of significant reforms from as early as April 2026. In this article we look at the measures impacting an employers payroll obligations and costs.

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By Matthew Hutton

13th August 2025

Does a tourist tax help or hurt local tourism?

Recent months and years have seen more and more areas proposing to introduce a “tourism tax” on visitors. 

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By Gary Rowson

3rd July 2025

Inheritance Tax: Business Property Relief Important Changes

There has been much media attention on the impact of proposed Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes on the farming community but it is important to emphasise that these changes will affect not only farmers, but all businesses including sole traders, partnerships and companies.

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By Lauren Graham

22nd May 2025

Changes to lease accounting – how will this impact your financial statements? 

Businesses will soon be required to capitalise operating leases as a ‘right of use’ asset following a significant change under FRS 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

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By Adam Pattison

17th May 2025

Changes to business rates and targeted retail, hospitality and leisure support

One announcement at the 2024 Autumn Budget, that may well have slipped through the net of some businesses, is the changes to business rates. Businesses will need to ensure that their rateable value for the property is fair and updated.

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By Rebecca Wilson

28th March 2025

Cyber threats in the hospitality, leisure and tourism sector: Are You Prepared?

Tourism and hospitality businesses are increasingly exposed to cybercrime and fraud. Hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, and leisure companies routinely process sensitive customer data, including bookings, payment details, and personal information – making them appealing targets for cyber criminals.

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By Matthew Hutton

11th December 2024

Kitchen Rivals presents unique insight into hospitality business for sector lead

Armstrong Watson's Matt Hutton works closely with many hospitality businesses but was given a unique insight into the sector when he took part in the Kitchen Rivals charity event in Cumbria. 

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