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In Brighton, independent shops have never been just places to trade; they are the glue of the community, carriers of culture, and experiences found ‘only in Brighton’.

The UK has abandoned plans to make digital identity mandatory; China’s annual trade surplus has exceeded $1 trillion for the first time; and nearly 340,000 people have paid their Self Assessment tax bills via the HMRC app

According to changes announced by the Labour Party in the Autumn Budget, starting from 2029, salary sacrifice pension contributions exceeding £2,000 will begin to attract National Insurance, completely changing the structure of this benefit system.

HMRC hits 300,000 taxpayers with ‘trivial’ bills

The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has announced that it will increase relevant fees for patents, trademarks, and designs from 1 April 2026.

Self Assessment customers can spread the cost of their tax bill with HMRC’s Time to Pay service; UK Plans New Council Tax Bands with Charges up to £7,500; New Crypto Tax Rules Introduced in the UK and 47 Other Countries

Facing the silent inflation on their bills, British Christmas shopping has long evolved into a survival strategy game blending data analysis, regional wisdom, and a touch of humour.

With the arrival of the Christmas season, many people may earn extra income through festive crafts, market stalls, or other seasonal side hustles. HMRC has launched a 'Help for Hustles' campaign to help individuals with side income clearly understand their tax responsibilities.

For e-commerce sellers, HMRC's audit actions can be particular random, particularly regarding VAT audits. Sometimes, due to misunderstandings or unintentional oversight, you might face an audit even if you have declared on time.

Today, TBA has grown into a leading British financial and tax enterprise and a one-stop cross-border compliance service provider. Its business covers European and American company registration, accounting and taxation, global VAT, European EPR, and GPSR compliance.

In the UK, whether you are employed or run your own company, PAYE (Pay As You Earn) is crucial and relevant to everyone. If you employ staff, you must register as an employer and comply with the PAYE rules described below.

The UK plans to abolish the tax exemption for low-value parcels by March 2029; the income-tax threshold freeze is pushing millions into higher tax bands, increasing the burden on working households; and net migration has fallen sharply as work and study visa arrivals decline significantly.

We have summarised several effective tax planning methods to help small and medium-sized enterprises legally and efficiently reduce their corporation tax burden and improve financial performance.

From 1 February 2026, Companies House will officially increase the Annual Filing Fee for existing companies and the Incorporation Fee for new companies.

The reforms are widely regarded as the most significant overhaul of the system since Brexit, with major implications for visa-sponsoring employers, international students and foreign professionals seeking long-term residence in the UK.

If you plan to start a business or are already operating from commercial premises, business rates are a crucial tax to understand in addition to company registration, accounting and tax filing. Business rates are closely tied to your eligibility for Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR).

Millions of UK social media users may face £100 tax penalty risks; HMRC is reviewing the suspension of 23,500 child benefit payments; and the Bank of England expects inflation has peaked while maintaining current interest rates.

Amazon announces 15,000 layoffs as the AI revolution hits middle management; the number of centenarians reaches a record high, and the State Pension age in the UK may rise above 70; meanwhile, 40% of small businesses have failed to pay taxes owed to HMRC.

More than 1.1 million UK pensioners may soon pay income tax on savings interest; Temu’s EU profit nears $120 million despite having only eight employees, sparking tax controversy; and UK inflation remains unchanged at 3.8% for the third consecutive month.

Recent UK tax compliance data has sounded the alarm once again: in the past three years, nearly half a million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) repeatedly missed tax deadlines, with as many as 19% admitting they delayed tax payments more than five times in just the past 12 months. A combination of complex tax rules and cash flow pressures is dragging UK SMEs compliance levels down.