Scrapping IHT relief on family businesses would appear to be at odds with Labour’s mission to kickstart economy but rumours continue to...

It’s no secret that more and more of us are choosing not to have children. The UK birth rate has declined to the lowest levels in over a...

On 22 April 2021, the European Confederation of Directors Associations published its updated Corporate Governance Guidance and Principles...

Having in place a genuine ESG agenda counts for a lot in today’s employment market. As well as appealing to prospective employees, it...

In order to protect the continuity of a family enterprise for the benefit of future generations, there are three key areas that need to...

The issue of succession for a family business is bound up in a complex combination of commercial and personal issues. In business terms,...

In today's fast-paced business landscape, where staying ahead often means innovating and adapting to change, research and development...

Significant changes are on the horizon for IR35, set to take effect on April 6th. This new policy, known as ‘IR35 offset’, aims to...

UK tax policies are restricting business growth and innovation, according to new research by UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm...

In the long-anticipated judgment of HMRC v Fisher [2023] UKSC 44 (21 November 2023), the Supreme Court held that the transfer of a...

On July 20, 2023 The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act was granted Royal Assent. As a consequence, The Act introduces some...

Giving your workforce access to a wider range of flexible working arrangements can be a powerful tool for family run businesses to...

The new tax year is here once again and with it comes a host of financial changes, from higher taxes to increasing bills, and almost...

Against a backdrop of rising costs and inflation Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement focused on easing the burden for families and businesses....

Cash or other financial gifts might be more welcome than ever this Christmas. In grim economic times, older savers with some accumulated...

The latest figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) show that inheritance tax receipts received by HMRC increased by £300 million to...

The post-COVID bounce back in M&A deals has led a lot of entrepreneurs to consider selling their businesses. Business owners are aware...

There is growing pressure on businesses to play their part in tackling climate change, and an increasing number of companies are making...

There are several ways to provide liquidity to shareholders of privately held family businesses without giving up control of the family...