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Capital Allowances Changes in Budget 2025: What Business Owners Need to Know

From April 2026, UK capital allowance rules will change as the reforms aim to accelerate upfront tax relief. Will Sweeny, Associate Director Corporate Tax explains why careful planning is essential.

November 28, 2025

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Effect of the budget on landlords

Landlords face rising costs with a tax hike on rental income, a new ‘mansion tax’, the Renters’ Right Act and Making Tax Digital roll-out. Delyth Barnett, Personal Tax Consultant articulates the need for landlords to reassess the viability of their portfolios.

November 27, 2025

Salary sacrifice: The cap is coming

Salary sacrifice remains a tax‑efficient way to boost pensions, but with NIC savings capped from April 2029 and pensions becoming subject to inheritance tax from April 2027, Harriet James, Personal Tax Manager expounds on the need to act early to optimise reliefs and protect wealth.

November 27, 2025

Budget 2025 Inheritance Tax- More than meets the eye?

The restriction of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) has accelerated succession plan for farmers and business owners. Danny Crutchfield, Partner Personal Tax illustrates in this article, how planning can significantly reduce liabilities on large estates.

November 27, 2025

CGT relief slashed for EOT disposals

Capital Gains Tax relief on sales to Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) has been reduced effective 26 November 2025. Despite tighter rules and extended clawback periods, Jo Gibbons explains how EOTs continue to provide a viable route for succession, while preserving jobs, culture and independence.

November 27, 2025

Budget 2025 – the full report

Rachel Reeves set out tax-raising measures worth up to £26 billion in the Autumn Budget. The increases will be achieved through a range of measures, including extending the freeze on Income Tax thresholds for a further three years. Tax increases In addition to maintaining Income Tax thresholds, taxes on property, dividend and saving income will be […]

November 27, 2025

Budget 2025 – The rumours and the facts

Rachel Reeves second budget was delivered on 26 November 2025 confirming a raft of tax and policy changes, which were initially shrouded with speculations and a ‘technical error’. In this article, Naomi Stewart, Head of Tax, dismantles the rumours and delivers the precise facts.

November 27, 2025

The UK Budget – an overview

Budget 2025 announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers wide ranging tax and policy changes. Starting from income tax thresholds which remain frozen until 2031 to businesses gaining a new 40% first year allowance, Peter Jones, Head of Personal Tax explains these changes in detail.

November 26, 2025

Summary of the Charity SORP 2025 release

The Charity SORP Committee published the 2025 Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) in October, following extensive consultation. The new SORP introduces several major updates to charity financial reporting, with the most significant changes outlined below. Introduction of a three-tier reporting framework A new size-based tier system aims to reduce reporting burdens for smaller charities while […]

November 24, 2025

Shaw Gibbs appoints Brian Clifford as Accounts Partner in Sutton office

Shaw Gibbs has appointed Brian Clifford as Accounts Partner in Sutton office. With over 20 years experience advising owner-managed businesses across multiple sectors. Brian will strengthen the firm’s accounts services and mentoring initiatives, while supporting clients to accomplish their goals

November 14, 2025

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