Robert Meredith

Big Changes Coming: New Companies House ID Checks for Directors and PSCs

Overview From 18th November 2025, major changes are coming to how company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) are identified by Companies House. This is part of the wider reforms under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, which aim to clamp down on fraud, money laundering, and the misuse of UK companies. You […]

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2025 Spring Statement Summary and Reminder Of Upcoming Tax Changes

Welcome to a short note on today’s Spring Budget statement and a quick reminder of the previously announced tax changes that will come into force next week. The Spring Statement: Rachel Reeves delivered her second fiscal statement today following the tax raising Autumn 2024 budget. Thankfully there were no more significant announcements on small business

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2024 Budget Tax Advice

Preparing for the October 2024 Budget: Key Considerations for Small Businesses

Pre Budget Tax Update   As the 30 October 2024 budget approaches, small businesses should be preparing for potential tax changes that could significantly affect their finances. While the full details won’t be known until the official announcement, speculation is growing around key measures that businesses, especially directors, need to consider in advance. One of

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Spring 24 Budget Summary

On 6 March 2024, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his Spring Budget to Parliament. In the knowledge that the government must hold a general election before 28 January 2025, this was a Budget designed to restore confidence and win voters. But on the heels of Britain entering a recession and downgraded Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)

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Autumn Statement Update For Scottish Businesses

On 17 November 2022, the government undertook the third fiscal statement in as many months, against a backdrop of rising inflation and economic recession. The Chancellor laid out three core priorities of stability, growth and public services. The government sought a balanced path to support the economy and return to growth, partially through public spending

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