Payroll Errors: How to Avoid Them

Payroll Errors: How to Avoid Them

Running a small business is no easy task. From managing staff to keeping customers happy, your to-do list is never-ending. Payroll might feel like just another admin chore, but recent research shows that getting it wrong can be costly. According to Simply Business, a...
Scam Warning for Self‑Assessment Taxpayers

Scam Warning for Self‑Assessment Taxpayers

HMRC reports that more than 170,000 scam referrals were made in the year up to 31 July 2025, despite a 12% decline, over 47,000 involved bogus tax refund claims. Fraudsters are exploiting the Self‑Assessment period (leading up to 31 January 2026), using emails, texts,...
Companies House identity verification

Companies House identity verification

From autumn 2025, Companies House will mandate identity verification for company directors, persons with significant control (PSCs), and LLP members. This is a major step toward enhancing transparency, reducing fraud, and ensuring accurate public records. Why the...