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UK tax changes from April 2026 – what individuals and businesses need to know

Date posted: 26th Mar 2026

April 2026 marks the start of a new tax year, with a raft of changes across income tax, capital gains tax (CGT), inheritance tax (IHT), corporation tax and…

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HMRC enquiries are increasing

Date posted: 26th Mar 2026

HMRC is investing heavily in data and analytics to spot returns that look unusual or higher risk. It now compares your expenses with sector norms and your own…

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Daily penalties – watch out from 1 May 2026

Date posted: 26th Mar 2026

If your 2024/25 tax return has not been submitted to HMRC, daily penalties will start to accrue from 1 May 2026, on top of the initial £100 late…

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Clive Owen Corporate Finance supports Start People Limited through major acquisition

Clive Owen Corporate Finance supports Start People Limited through major acquisition

Date posted: 26th Mar 2026

Clive Owen Corporate Finance was pleased to support a growing North East-based recruitment company’s ambitious plans by advising on its acquisition of a fellow regional recruiter. Start People…

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Sapphire HR completes strategic acquisition with second NPIF II – NEL investment

Sapphire HR completes strategic acquisition with second NPIF II – NEL investment

Date posted: 24th Mar 2026

An ambitious North East HR firm has secured a second round of investment from NPIF II – NEL Smaller Loans, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers as…

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Leading North East agency expands with acquisition of established Jesmond lettings agency

Leading North East agency expands with acquisition of established Jesmond lettings agency

Date posted: 18th Mar 2026

Clive Owen Corporate Finance is delighted to have supported the successful sale of Rhapsody Property Consultants to Your Move Chris Stonock. Your Move franchise partner Your Move Chris…

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Why Yorkshire accountancy firms are quietly outperforming the rest of the UK

Why Yorkshire accountancy firms are quietly outperforming the rest of the UK

Date posted: 18th Mar 2026

By Phillipa Symington, award-winning Audit and York Office Partner Across the UK, business performance is often judged by visibility. Headlines, rapid expansion and bold claims can dominate perceptions…

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Yorkshire Shadow MPC – March 2026

Yorkshire Shadow MPC – March 2026

Date posted: 18th Mar 2026

Members of the Yorkshire Shadow MPC almost unanimously voted to hold interest rates, however rather than the expected cuts this year several warned that the Middle East conflict…

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Clive Owen LLP appoints seven Associate Partners as part of new leadership pathway

Clive Owen LLP appoints seven Associate Partners as part of new leadership pathway

Date posted: 18th Mar 2026

We are delighted to announce the appointments of seven Associate Partners as part of our newly created leadership development programme designed to support the next generation of senior…

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NEOS PROTECT ‘OPENS THE DOOR’ TO NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL ACQUISITION

NEOS PROTECT ‘OPENS THE DOOR’ TO NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL ACQUISITION

Date posted: 4th Mar 2026

The UK’s leading manufacturer of specialist safety and protection doors is set for continued growth following its acquisition by a Shropshire-based investment group. Gateshead-headquartered NEOS Protect Holdings Limited…

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