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Academy Support Staff Pay Award 2026/27: What Academies Need to Know
By Chris Beaumont, Partner and Head of Academies The new academic year brings another round of changes for…
9 September 2026
Tax Talk
Passing on an investment property
A landlord may need to consider whether it is better to pass on an investment property during their…
7 September 2026
Tax Talk
Spouses – does rental income need to be split 50:50?
This is a question our team is asked very regularly. If a property is owned as joint tenants,…
7 September 2026
Tax Talk
Phoenix companies: HMRC’s tougher approach to contrived insolvencies
In 2025, the government announced a joint strategy involving HMRC, the Insolvency Service and Companies House to crack…
7 September 2026
Tax Talk
HMRC’s record compliance yield: what it means for your business
HMRC generated a record £50.2 billion of compliance yield in 2025/26, the highest level in its history, and…
7 September 2026
Corporate Finance
The next wave of offshore M&A: Why specialist supply chain businesses are becoming prime acquisition targets
By Michael Cantwell, Corporate Finance Partner For many years, mergers and acquisitions in the offshore energy sector were…
3 September 2026
News
Clive Owen welcomes latest graduate and trainee intake as it continues investment in future talent
Clive Owen, one of the North’s leading independent accountancy, business and tax advisory firms, has welcomed a new…
26 August 2026
News
Clive Owen named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2026
Leading independent accountancy and business advisory firm Clive Owen has been named as one of the UK’s Best…
24 August 2026
Blog, Tax
HMRC consultation could reshape business restructures and shareholder exits
By Matt Killen, Tax Manager If you are considering restructuring your business, undertaking succession planning or preparing for…
21 August 2026
Audit and Accountancy, Blog
The audit you don’t see: why quality matters long before you need it
In professional services, especially in audit, one of the greatest challenges we face is explaining the value of…
19 August 2026
Corporate Finance, News
Clive Owen strengthens Corporate Finance team with latest appointment
We are delighted to welcome Paul Williams as an Executive, further strengthening our Corporate Finance team. Paul joins…
11 August 2026
Blog, Managed Services, News, Outsourced services, Technology Services
FRS 102 is changing: what the new rules on revenue and leases mean for your business
By Brad Haywood, Associate Partner, Clive Owen LLP If you prepare accounts under UK GAAP, 2026 is the…
10 August 2026