If you run a restaurant, café, or food-led pub and you have a children's menu, there's something worth knowing about this summer. The government has confirmed a temporary reduction in VAT on children's eat-in meals from the standard 20% down to 5%, running from the 25th of June to the 1st of September 2026. It's [...]
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Nov
Nov
When Sophie opened her email from Companies House last week, her heart sank. The subject line mentioned the 18th of November 2025, and as she scanned through the jargon about “identity verification” and “personal codes”, one thought kept going through her mind: “I need to get this done by the 18th of November.” She reached […]
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Oct
Oct
At the start of this month, I sat in a witness box for the first time in my career. Not writing a report from a safe distance like I used to do years ago at KPMG. Actually there. In court. About to be cross-examined as an expert witness. The case? It started back in April […]
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Dec
Dec
You didn’t start your own business because you have a passion for spreadsheets or get a kick out of expense reports. But, whether we like it or not, bookkeeping is an essential part of running a business. Think of it like flossing your teeth: it’s not fun, but it’s necessary. Now, you’re wondering how much […]