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Government urged to scrap ‘unfair holiday tax’
Over 200 hospitality and leisure CEOs have urged the government to scrap plans for a Visitor Levy in England. In a letter to the Chancellor, they warn that the proposed…
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 March 2026. The guidance states: ‘you can use the previous rates for up to one month…
Latest guidance for employers
HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The February issue has information on various topics, including: Reporting expenses and benefits for the tax year ending 5 April…
Autumn Budget 2025
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, presented her 2025 Budget to Parliament on 26 November 2025. She made it clear that this would be an Autumn Budget that focused on fairness, with…
FW Smith Riches & Co Recognised for Client Service Excellence
FW Smith Riches & Co, a London-based firm of ICAEW Chartered Accountants with roots dating back to the 1880s, has been shortlisted for the Client Service Award (Medium and Large…
Spring Statement 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26th March 2025, outlining the economic priorities of the Labour Government and reaffirming a commitment to fiscal discipline and long-term investment.…
