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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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By Graham Poles

26th March 2026

Important tips for university students and their parents

Income Tax on student earnings, funding your children through university or purchasing a student house are three tax planning points of which you should be aware if your children are heading off to university or already undertaking their studies. 

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By Mark McRae

25th March 2026

Maximising Capital Efficiency in Renewables: A Strategic Guide to Substantial Shareholdings Exemption (SSE)

In the rapidly evolving Energy and Renewables sector, liquidity is the lifeblood of innovation. As developers and investors move from initial planning to grid connection, the ability to recycle capital efficiently is a competitive necessity.

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By Armstrong Watson

25th March 2026

Armstrong Watson named as finalist for British Business Award in star-studded ceremony

Armstrong Watson has been shortlisted among the UK’s top employers to compete for a coveted accolade at the British Business Awards, featuring special guest George Clooney in a star-studded ceremony in Edinburgh on 30 April 2026.

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By Keith Johnston

22nd March 2026

10 pitfalls to avoid when applying Business Asset Rollover Relief

Business Asset Rollover Relief allows you to defer paying Capital Gains Tax (CGT) when selling land, buildings or fixed plant and machinery by purchasing a new qualifying asset. However, like many areas of tax, it is not that simple.

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By Morag Miller

22nd March 2026

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax: what you need to know

MTD for Income Tax begins on 6 April 2026 and initially applies to self-employed individuals and landlords who had qualifying income of over £50,000 in 2024/25

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By David Threlkeld

20th March 2026

8 things for farmers to consider about pop-up campsites 

Pop-up campsites can now legally operate for up to 60 days per calendar year. If you're looking into this area of diversification there are some things to consider. 

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By Sally Jones

20th March 2026

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: What It Means for Barristers (April 2026)

From 6 April 2026, the way self-employed barristers report their income will undergo a major transformation under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA). This represents the biggest change to barristers’ tax compliance since the introduction of Self-Assessment in 1996/97, requiring digital record-keeping and quarterly submissions for those over certain income thresholds.

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By Brian Rudkin

19th March 2026

How HMRC’s approach to compliance is changing in 2026

In recent months, we have observed a marked shift in HMRC’s approach to tax compliance enquiries. While multi-tax enquiries are not new, what is new is the scale of cross-department collaboration and the depth of analysis undertaken long before HMRC ever sets foot on a business’s premises.

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