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Your Q1 2023 Deadlines For The Diary
We’ll keep you in control of your deadlines with our latest quarterly update – take a look at these important 2023 Q1 dates for your diary.
Emma Walsh
Jan 11, 20232 min read


Government To Ponder Assisted Dying Legislation In The New Year
MPs are considering changing the law around assisted dying next year and have tasked a committee to conduct an review on the matter.
Emma Walsh
Dec 9, 20222 min read


LPA uptake continues to surge in face of worsening delays
New research has revealed that the number of applications to register a power of attorney (POA) in England and Wales has continued to soar
Emma Walsh
Dec 9, 20221 min read


Probate delays worsening across the board, new data reveals
New data from HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has revealed that probate delays are continuing to grow for digital to paper.
Emma Walsh
Nov 29, 20221 min read


October saw HMRC pocket a further £0.6 billion from IHT
October sees HMRC pocket a further £0.6 billion from IHT
Emma Walsh
Nov 29, 20221 min read


A simple guide to the Autumn Statement 2022
A simple guide to the Autumn Statement 2022
Emma Walsh
Nov 22, 20227 min read


5 Signs You’re Undercharging
Are you undercharging for your services? It can be hard to tell, particularly if you’re in a niche industry or you’re a contractor.
Emma Walsh
Nov 21, 20222 min read


Chancellor tears up mini-Budget to reset economy
The new Chancellor has gone one step further than the prime minister’s corporation tax U-turn on Friday.
Emma Walsh
Oct 17, 20223 min read


Bank of England increases Interest rates by 0.5% to highest level since 2008
The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates to 2.25% from 1.75%, the highest rate-level since the 2008 financial crisis.
Emma Walsh
Sep 23, 20223 min read


Mini-budget: The key announcements from the chancellor at a glance
Here are the key points from chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget statement to MPs.
Emma Walsh
Sep 23, 20222 min read


Boris Johnson resigns as prime minister, saying: 'No one is remotely indispensable'
Boris Johnson tells the British public: "I want you to know how sad I am to be giving up the best job in the world, but them's the breaks."
Emma Walsh
Jul 7, 20224 min read


UK will lose world-leading corporation tax status with impending hike, study finds
The government’s decision to raise corporation tax to 25% means the country faces a 16-place drop in the global corporate tax league table.
Emma Walsh
May 27, 20222 min read


IHT receipts now at £5.5bn, HMRC reports
Latest HMRC data reveals IHT receipts for April 2021 to February 2022 now stand at £5.5bn; £0.7bn higher than the same period last year.
Emma Walsh
Mar 29, 20221 min read


Half of UK wills out of date: SFE launches “update your will” week
Research commissioned by SFE has revealed that almost half of brits who haven’t updated their Will for more than five years,
Emma Walsh
Mar 29, 20223 min read


HMRC gives Self Assessment Taxpayers more time to ease COVID-19 pressures
Late filing and late payment penalties are to be waived for one month for Self Assessment taxpayers. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is...
Emma Walsh
Feb 8, 20226 min read


Ending Probate Delays
Executors and bereaved families will be only too aware of the length of time it has taken during the pandemic to obtain grants of probate.
Emma Walsh
Jan 19, 20222 min read


Digital ID checks to be introduced from April
The Government has announced that from 6 April 2022, digital ID document validation technology (IDVT) will be introduced.
Emma Walsh
Jan 18, 20222 min read


Probate Fees to Increase From January
Probate fees will increase to a single, flat rate of £273 for all applicants, regardless of the size of the estate, from 26th January 2022.
Emma Walsh
Jan 18, 20221 min read


Making Tax Digital
Making Tax Digital is a key part of the government’s plans to make it easier for individuals and businesses to get their tax right.
Emma Walsh
Jan 11, 20223 min read


HMRC ‘pauses’ webchat support for Three Months
Just before Christmas, HMRC informed agents that it's taking most of its webchat support services offline for three months from 4 January.
Emma Walsh
Jan 10, 20222 min read
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