UHY Ross Brooke Chartered Accountants

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Important news for charities and nfps

What your charity needs to know for 2025-26

It’s a year of significant transition for the charity and not-for-profit sector. From the publication of the new Charities SORP exposure draft and changes to audit thresholds, to the growing importance of sustainability reporting and investment governance, there are a host of regulatory and strategic developments shaping how charities operate.

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UHY award

UHY ranked no. 1 for charity audits

UHY has been named as the leading audit firm for overall service levels in Charity Finance Magazine’s 2024 Audit Survey. We are delighted to share that UHY has been ranked number 1 for overall service levels in Civil Society’s 2024 Charity Finance Audit Survey. This recognition underscores our commitment to

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Setting up new business guide from UHY Ross Brooke business advisors

Get a free copy of our New Business Kit

The Financial, Tax and Accounting Considerations of Starting a New Business With this handy reference guide to starting a business, you should be able to successfully handle many of the problems encountered in starting and running a business. Topics covered: Chapter 1 – Selecting a Legal Entity for Your Business

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accountant for holiday lets and airbnb

The End of the FHL Regime: What It Means for Property Owners

The UK government has abolished the Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) tax regime, effective from April 2025. This change marks a significant shift in how holiday let properties are taxed, aligning them with other property businesses. Property owners need to be aware of these changes and how it will affect them.

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accountant for landlords and estate agents

MTD for Income Tax: Less Than a Year to Go

If you’re a sole trader or landlord with annual income over £50,000, a major change is coming your way. From 6 April 2026, you may be required to keep digital business records and submit quarterly updates to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.

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cybersecurity consultant and advice

Data Breach Costs Law Firm £60K: Could Your Business Be Next?

A recent £60,000 fine issued to Merseyside-based law firm DPP Law Ltd (DPP) by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has highlighted the serious consequences businesses can face when cybersecurity measures fall short. The fine followed a major cyber attack in 2022 that resulted in highly sensitive and confidential client information

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IHT inheritance tax planning and gifts

Simple Steps to Avoid Inheritance Tax

Inheritance Tax (IHT) might sound like something only the super-wealthy need to worry about—but it can catch more people out than you’d think. With rising house prices and more people building up savings over their lifetime, it’s not uncommon for families to get stung with a tax bill they weren’t

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sdlt and multiple dwellings

Stamp Duty Land Tax Changes – You’ll pay more from April 2025

From April 2025, significant changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) have come into effect, impacting homebuyers across England and Northern Ireland. These adjustments mark the end of temporary measures introduced in September 2022, which had aimed to ease the financial burden on property buyers. Here’s a breakdown of what

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