S.J.P.R., Author at SJPR UK

27 Nov 25

Autumn Budget 2025 – High Value Council Tax Surcharge

Starting in 2028-29, the government will introduce a High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS) for residential properties in England valued at £2 million or more. This surcharge

27 Nov 25

Autumn Budget 2025 – Minimum Wage increases

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves announced increases to the Minimum Wage rates on the eve of the Budget. The Chancellor confirmed that the government has accepted in

26 Nov 25

Budget Summary 26 November 2025

The degree of speculation about this year’s Budget announcements was further compounded when the Office of Budgetary Responsibility uploaded their report on Budget changes prior to

24 Nov 25

How a business grows financially by retaining profits

Many business owners focus on sales as the main driver of growth. Sales matter, but they are only part of the story. Real financial growth happens when a business retains profits.

24 Nov 25

The link between planning and progress

Most business owners know that progress matters, but many still hesitate when it comes to planning. It can feel like an extra task or something that only large companies need to

20 Nov 25

Christmas crafters and tax

If you earn fees or sell goods as a side hustle, you may need to pay tax on your profits. HMRC has launched a new press release encouraging Christmas crafters and anyone with a

20 Nov 25

National Insurance credits and Child Benefit

Claiming Child Benefit can provide an important benefit by granting National Insurance credits. If you claim Child Benefit and your child is under 12, you will automatically

20 Nov 25

What is a demerger?

A demerger involves splitting the trading activities of a single company or group into two or more independent entities. This can be facilitated by distributing the assets of a

20 Nov 25

MTD – qualifying income

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) will become mandatory in phases from April 2026. If you are self-employed or a landlord and have over £50,000 in qualifying income

20 Nov 25

Taxable & tax-free state benefits

While there are many state benefits available, it is not always clear which of these are taxable and which are tax-free. HMRC’s guidance outlines the following list of the most

S.J.P.R.

Autumn Budget 2025 – High Value Council Tax Surcharge

Autumn Budget 2025 – Minimum Wage increases

Budget Summary 26 November 2025

How a business grows financially by retaining profits

The link between planning and progress

Christmas crafters and tax

National Insurance credits and Child Benefit

What is a demerger?

MTD – qualifying income

Taxable & tax-free state benefits

Creative industry tax relief statistics

HMRC contacting trusts over tax return errors

Is your business ready for a cyber incident?

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