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HMRC has launched a consultation proposing new reporting requirements for directors’ loan accounts and transactions between close companies and their participators. Read more ⬇️ whitleystimpson.co.uk/news/blog/pw-n… #HMRC #DirectorsLoans #Transactions #Companies #Tax #Business

Recruitment agencies face a major change to the PAYE rules when placing workers through umbrella companies. Read more ⬇️ whitleystimpson.co.uk/news/blog/pw-n… #RecruitmentCompanies #PAYE #UmbrellaCompanies #Business

A range of benefits and the state pension have increased at the start of the new financial year, bringing higher payments for many households, particularly larger families. Read more ⬇️ whitleystimpson.co.uk/news/blog/pw-n… #Benefits #StatePension #FinancialYear #Families #Finances

Around 1.3 million UK homeowners could face higher mortgage payments by the end of 2028, according to the Bank of England, as global instability continues to affect borrowing costs. Read more ⬇️ whitleystimpson.co.uk/news/blog/pw-n… #Mortgages #UKHomeowners #MortgagePayments #Finances

Are you working abroad and paying voluntary NICs? From April 2026, voluntary Class 2 NICs for periods abroad will no longer be available. To find out more, read the full blog here ⬇️ tinyurl.com/bd6arz3u #TaxBriefing #VoluntaryNICs #WorkingAbroad #UKResidents

Around 2.7 million workers across the UK will see a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage increases take effect. Read more ⬇️ whitleystimpson.co.uk/news/blog/pw-n… #MinimumWageIncrease #PayRise #Workers #Business

Millions of UK drivers who were mis-sold motor finance agreements could receive compensation this year, with average payouts estimated at £829 per person. Read more ⬇️ whitleystimpson.co.uk/news/blog/pw-n… #UKDrivers #MotorFinanceAgreements #Compensation #Finances

One in five hospitality businesses fear they could collapse within the next year, according to a recent industry survey released just days before a wave of cost increases takes effect. Read more ⬇️ whitleystimpson.co.uk/news/blog/pw-n… #Hospitality #BusinessRates #Wages #Businesses

Are you ready for Making Tax Digital for income tax? From April 2026, sole traders & landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 will need to join MTD IT. Read the full blog for everything you need to know ⬇️ tinyurl.com/3rv7mumc #TaxBriefing #MakingTaxDigital #MTD

Consumer confidence in the UK has fallen sharply following escalating tensions in the Middle East, with rising energy prices driving concern about inflation and economic growth Read more ⬇️ whitleystimpson.co.uk/news/blog/pw-n… #EnergyPrices #Inflation #EconomicGrowth #Finances

Ready to take the first step in your accountancy career? Join @WhitleyStimpson as an Agricultural Trainee Accountant & build your future while supporting businesses across the rural & agricultural sector. View the full job description here ⬇️ whitleystimpson.co.uk/news/blog/agri… #Trainee

National Savings and Investments (NS&I) is expected to pay out hundreds of millions of pounds to customers following serious concerns over how it has handled accounts, particularly in cases involving bereavement. Read more ⬇️ whitleystimpson.co.uk/news/blog/pw-n… #NationalSavings #Finances

UK inflation remained at 3% in the year to February, broadly in line with expectations. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that price growth has stabilised after several months of gradual decline. Read more ⬇️ whitleystimpson.co.uk/news/blog/pw-n… #UKInflation

HMRC will introduce new rules on 1 April 2026, giving it broader powers to act against tax advisers. The changes, set out in the Finance Act 2026, replace the existing “dishonest conduct” test with a new “sanctionable conduct” standard. Read more ⬇️ whitleystimpson.co.uk/news/blog/pw-n…

The latest edition of our Spring Tax Briefing newsletter has now been released! Read the full newsletter here ⬇️ whitleystimpson.co.uk/wp-content/upl… #SpringTaxBriefing #MTD #TaxPayers #SelfAssessment #PAYE #WinterFuelPayements #SickPay #BPR #APR #NIC

UK tax receipts have reached £860.7 billion for the 2025/26 tax year to date, up from £788.1bn over the same period last year. Despite this sharp increase, Government borrowing is rising again as public spending continues to grow. Read more ⬇️ whitleystimpson.co.uk/news/blog/pw-n…

From 6 April 2026, statutory sick pay (SSP) rules will change hugely under the Employment Rights Act. SSP will be available from day one of sickness absence, with no waiting days & will apply to all eligible employees regardless of earnings. Read more ⬇️ whitleystimpson.co.uk/news/blog/pw-n…

We’re looking for an Agricultural Trainee Accountant to join the team at Whitley Stimpson. If you have a interest in the countryside & are keen to develop a long-term career in accountancy, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more & apply here ⬇️ whitleystimpson.co.uk/news/blog/agri…

Pay growth in the UK has slowed to its weakest level in more than five years, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. Read more ⬇️ whitleystimpson.co.uk/news/blog/pw-n… #UKPayGrowth #AverageEarnings #Inflation #Business

HMRC collected millions in late payment interest during the 2023/24 tax year, as taxpayers missed deadlines and faced higher charges due to rising interest rates. Read more ⬇️ whitleystimpson.co.uk/news/blog/pw-n… #HMRC #LatePayments #Taxpayers #Deadlines #InterestRates #Finances