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Taxation of Dividends in 2026/27: Rates, Allowance and Planning Impact

Date posted: 5th May 2026

The taxation of dividends changes from 6 April 2026, following measures announced in the 2025 Autumn Budget. The ordinary and upper dividend tax rates increase by 2 percentage…

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Navigating rising employment costs and a competitive job market through efficient tax planning

Navigating rising employment costs and a competitive job market through efficient tax planning

Date posted: 5th May 2026

By Adam Wingrove, Tax Manager The combined effect of ever evolving tax rules and the phased rollout of the Employment Rights Act means that as we move into…

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Company car benefits in kind – changes are coming!

Date posted: 5th May 2026

Understanding Benefit in Kind (BIK) rates for electric cars and hybrid vehicles is essential for UK employers and employees planning tax-efficient company car arrangements. The government has confirmed…

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Employment Related Securities (ERS) Reporting – Don’t Miss the 6 July 2026 Deadline

Date posted: 5th May 2026

With the Employment Related Securities Reporting Deadline 6 July 2026 fast approaching, employers should review their 2025/26 share schemes and any employment-related share transactions to ensure full compliance….

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North East Shadow MPC – April 2026

North East Shadow MPC – April 2026

Date posted: 29th Apr 2026

The North East Shadow MPC, a group of leading businesspeople from across the region, met to discuss their thoughts on the Bank of England-set base interest rate ahead…

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Business owners urged to act as inheritance tax changes come into force

Business owners urged to act as inheritance tax changes come into force

Date posted: 23rd Apr 2026

By Jonathan Doyle, Accounts and Business Advisory Partner Business owners are being urged to review their succession plans following significant changes to inheritance tax (IHT) that came into…

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North East Supplier Readiness and Transformation (SRT) Scheme Launches: A Major Grant Funding Opportunity for North East Electric Vehicle Supply Chain

North East Supplier Readiness and Transformation (SRT) Scheme Launches: A Major Grant Funding Opportunity for North East Electric Vehicle Supply Chain

Date posted: 10th Apr 2026

This week marks an exciting milestone for the North East economy with the launch of the North East Supplier Readiness and Transformation (SRT) Scheme, a new grant programme…

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Clive Owen LLP announces new Partner in Durham and Newcastle

Clive Owen LLP announces new Partner in Durham and Newcastle

Date posted: 1st Apr 2026

We are delighted to announce that Chris Tindle has joined the firm’s partnership as Accounts and Business Advisory Partner, as we continue to strengthen our senior management team….

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How small businesses can prepare for upcoming, key changes to filing and reporting requirements

How small businesses can prepare for upcoming, key changes to filing and reporting requirements

Date posted: 30th Mar 2026

By Jonathan Doyle, Accounts and Business Advisory Partner Recent announcements from HMRC and Companies House concerning filing and reporting requirements present a mixed landscape for small and micro…

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Understanding P11Ds: What They Are and the Shift to Payrolling Benefits

Date posted: 26th Mar 2026

P11D forms are essential HMRC documents that UK employers use to report taxable benefits and expenses provided to employees and directors. These “benefits in kind” – such as…

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