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What are the Inheritance Tax traps when gifting farmhouses and land?

With the new Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules coming into effect on 6^th April 2026, many farmers and business owners are in the process of gifting assets to reduce the impact of the new rules.

Draft legislation confirms that 100% Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief will only apply to £1 million of qualifying assets of an individual’s estate. Above this allowance, 50% relief will apply. 

By gifting assets during your lifetime, you reduce the size of your estate and can potentially reduce your Inheritance Tax liability.

Compulsory ID checks for UK company directors and PSCs: What you need to know

A major change is on the way for how documents are filed at Companies House, as directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs) will be required to provide personal identification.

Employment Rights Bill - Planned delivery and progress through Parliament

The Employment Rights Bill is scheduled to receive its third reading in the House of Lords. Hailed as representing ‘the biggest upgrade in employment rights for a generation’ the Bill will introduce a string of significant reforms from as early as April 2026. In this article we look at the measures impacting an employers payroll obligations and costs.

How can recruitment agencies overcome challenges?  

Many recruitment agencies are facing huge challenges and, according to government statistics, 181 recruitment businesses entered liquidation in the six months to August 2025. But what can recruitment agencies do to improve their resilience? 

Our Latest Investment Market Update - Trump’s Impact and the UK’s Fiscal Struggles

Our latest commentary on the financial investment markets and the wider economy. 

The benefits of electric cars for limited companies in 2025

As the UK accelerates its transition to a greener future, with the increased focus on achieving Net Zero, limited companies have a unique opportunity to benefit from the shift to fully electric vehicles (EVs).

Making Tax Digital changes for the self-employed and landlords

Small business owners across the UK need to prepare for a significant change that will affect how they report their earnings to HMRC.

RNIB improvements: Are there lessons here for your charity?

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has faced a raft of challenges that have tested its resilience. It has had to rebuild trust and make bold steps to recover from multiple failings found by the Charity Commission to ensure it could continue its work. The charity’s journey from crisis to recovery, offers a valuable insight and lessons other charities can learn from.  

How can professional firms leverage client relationships to drive revenue growth?

Professional firms are fortunate in that they tend to have a bank of clients where, due to nature of the work undertaken, they’ve built a strong relationship, usually at a senior level. Assuming that all clients ‘belong’ to the firm rather any one individual fee-earner, then the possibilities for cross-selling and expanding services offers can be considerable.

VAT policy change on management of pension funds opens door to 4-year reclaims

HMRC has announced a potentially significant policy change on VAT deduction on the management of pension funds.

Effective from 18 June 2025, the update allows employers to fully recover VAT on both invested and administration costs related to pension funds, eliminating the previous requirement to apportion costs between employers and pension funds trustees.