UHY Ross Brooke Chartered Accountants
During a week dominated by news of the Middle East conflict, on 3 March 2026, Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented the Spring Forecast to Parliament. The Chancellor told MPs she had “restored economic stability” as she presented the Office for Budget Responsibility’s (OBR’s) economic forecasts. The Chancellor focused on how the
We’re excited to share that UHY Ross Brooke has been nominated for another award – the Business Civic Award at the Newbury Town Civic Awards 2026. This award was introduced by the Town Council to be presented to a business who, in the opinion of a panel of judges, has
The government has announced an over 40% increase in charge point grant amounts that will mean businesses, landlords and renters could save up to £500 on installing an electric vehicle (EV) charge point. Previously, the grant provided a discount of £350. The uplift could cover almost half the typical installation
If you run a business as a sole trader, the way you report tax to HMRC will soon change. Under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, many self employed individuals will need to switch to digital record keeping and quarterly reporting. The first phase begins in April 2026. Do sole
One of the first questions people ask when preparing for Making Tax Digital is which accounting software they should use. HMRC requires taxpayers within MTD to keep digital records and submit updates using MTD compatible software. Selecting the right system can make the process much easier. What should MTD software
The government has released fresh guidance on the new business rates discount for pubs and live music venues in England for the 2026/27 tax year. If you run a hospitality business, or a venue that hosts live performances, the new relief could reduce your rates bills over the next three
The Cycle to Work scheme continues to attract interest from employees and employers alike looking to optimise their salary package and perhaps gain a tax break. Below is an overview for businesses considering running a scheme or reviewing their existing arrangements. The Basic Structure The scheme allows an employer to
The Spring Statement will be delivered in Parliament on 3 March, giving an update on the state of the UK economy and the government’s financial outlook. Unlike the Autumn Budget, the Spring Statement is unlikely to be used for big tax decisions. For businesses it is a useful event as
Many UK landlords still do not realise that Making Tax Digital (MTD) will soon change how rental income is reported to HMRC. From April 2026, landlords with total property and business income above £50,000 must follow the new Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) rules. If you
This February, we delve into a range of developments that may affect you and your organisation, including tax refunds owed by HMRC, inheritance tax reliefs, updates on Making Tax Digital and VAT compliance. In the February 2026 issue of our In the know: tax, we look at a range of developments