After more than half a century in agriculture, Alan Johnson has brought in his final harvest. The 66-year-old agricultural contractor and engineer, based in Tarleton in West Lancashire, can trace the origins of his family business back to 1872. Engineering has long been the mainstay of the operation, including fabricating specialist trailers for local salad […]
Ribble Valley entrepreneur Lousie Monk was walking the family dog in fields near her home when she had a vision. That was in 2018. Today that vision is Everything Retreat, an adult-only, luxury micro-resort located in the Mellor countryside that is going from strength to strength. The retreat she has created is just that – […]
Did you know that the 2026/27 tax year will be the final year in which employers can submit forms P11D to HMRC? For that year, the existing rules will still apply, and benefits in kind must be reported in the usual way by July 6, 2027. However, from April 6, 2027, onwards, P11Ds will no […]
The deadline for reporting 2025-26 benefits-in-kind is fast approaching. All taxable benefits provided to employees must be reported to HMRC on form P11D. And for the tax year ended April 5, 2026, they must be submitted by July 6, 2026. Where an employer arranges and pays for a contract and/or an asset for private use […]
Exiting a business is not an easy decision for any owner – but planning a proper exit strategy should be. Putting such a strategy place will help when it comes to decision making and will make the process, when it happens, easier and more profitable. The map to the exit that you have created then […]
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her update on the state of the UK economy against the backdrop of growing conflict in the Middle East that is set to send energy prices soaring and create more market uncertainty. The estimate for the country’s economic growth has been lowered for this year, but the Chancellor insisted her […]
Family ties are strong and that can be a massive positive when it comes to growing a business. But when things go wrong in a family concern the fallout can be felt far and wide. That is why it is vital to have proper structures in place to mitigate those affects and prevent real damage […]
Small businesses are facing a tough start to 2026 as confidence slumps and growth plans stay out of reach, new research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed. The organisation’s Small Business Index (SBI) plunged to -71 in the final quarter of 2025, meaning far more businesses were struggling than succeeding. This is down from […]
From humble beginnings on Preston’s Flag Market to a global phenomenon – The SpudBros’ remarkable growth story continues. Jacob and Harley Nelson have turned their jacket potato business, operating from an old tram carriage in the city centre, into a worldwide social media sensation. And on the way the brothers have become proud sponsors of […]
As we reported in our October newsletter, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), which became law in October 2023, has created a raft of new measures affecting companies and their directors. Identity Verification is a new legal requirement under the ECCTA. This means that Companies House will require formal identity verification for anyone […]
