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Holders of cryptocurrency in HMRC’s sights from January 1

UK residents who hold cryptocurrency are facing more scrutiny from HMRC from New Year’s Day, as cryptocurrency service providers will begin passing details of UK holders to the taxman from that date. HMRC will begin implementing the Cryptoasset Reporting Framework…

VCT and EIS changes – good for companies, not investors

Investors who use Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) or Enterprise Investment Schemes (EISs) to invest in start-ups and benefit from tax relief as a result, will face new rules from April 6, 2026, thanks to changes made in the Autumn Budget. These investment vehicles are…

Cash ISA allowance reduced to £12,000 for under 65s

The Chancellor took aim at cash ISAs in her Budget, and is reducing the amount that can be put into a cash ISA from £20,000 to £12,000, with the remaining £8,000 being eligible for investment ISAs. These changes, which will apply from April 6, 2027, will not affect…

Forecasting and Investment Analysis: A Practical Guide for London Businesses

Running a business in London means getting used to uncertainty. Costs rise, customer behaviour changes, and growth often feels unpredictable — even when demand is strong. But here’s the part most owners don’t realise: you can remove a lot of that uncertainty simply by…

Frozen thresholds will make an extra 5.2m people taxpayers

The largest amount of money raised by the Chancellor comes from extending the freezing of income tax thresholds for an additional three years. The measure, introduced in 2022, was due to end in 2028, but will now continue to remain unchanged until 2031, which will…

Tax on property income, dividends and savings up 2%

Tax rates on dividends, property income and savings will be raised by 2% from April 6, 2027. This means those paying tax on rental income, will face a basic rate of 22%, rather than the usual 20%; 42% for higher rate taxpayers instead of 40%, and 47% for additional…