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Audit Partner joins Armstrong Watson as firm moves to Manchester city centre office

Armstrong Watson is delighted to announce the appointment of Louise Webster as Audit and Assurance Partner in the growing Manchester team, as the business continues to invest in the region following the move to a new city centre base.

by Armstrong Watson

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Furnished holiday let owners feeling the impact of tax changes

by Nicki Hutchinson

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Tax considerations when assigning Scottish agricultural tenancies

by Keith Johnston

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What do you need to save for the retirement you want?

by Fiona Durham

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What the 2027 cash ISA changes mean for your savings

by Justin Rourke

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Supreme Court ruling on BlueCrest LLP members' status

by Gary Rowson

New CEO announced at Armstrong Watson’s sister company Future Money

by Armstrong Watson

Holiday pay compliance and closing the data gap

by Karen Thomson

VAT risks and considerations for modern farm businesses

by Jonathan York

Cyber threats in hospitality, leisure and tourism sector: risks, real cases and how to protect your business

by Rebecca Wilson

Investment market update

Our Latest Investment Market Update – Goodbye Starmer, Iran Calmer

by Justin Rourke & Richard Cole

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Views sought for Armstrong Watson’s 2026 Family, Privately Owned and Owner-Managed Business Survey

by Armstrong Watson

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How can GP partners manage the challenges of the 2026/27 Contract?

by Morag Miller

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Why financial advice still matters in the age of AI

by Stuart Smith

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Inheritance Tax reform and how this impacts plans for succession

by Craig Reid

Tax Compliance Managers and apprentices at Armstrong Watson. Sitting at a desk with laptop

Armstrong Watson named again in Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers

by Armstrong Watson

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How can businesses prepare for the summer VAT cut?

by Paul Russell

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Armstrong Watson named in Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work for second year in a row

by Armstrong Watson

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Incorporating a limited company: benefits, tax advantages and director responsibilities

by Adam Pattison

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How can law firms stay resilient following loss of interest on client accounts under Ministry of Justice’s proposed ILCA scheme?

by Huw Nicholls

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How buy-to-let policy changes are increasing restructuring and insolvency risk for housing developers

by Lindsey Cooper

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What does the new GP Reimbursement Scheme mean for practices?

by Morag Miller

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Dealing with probate and Inheritance Tax after April 2026

by Keith Johnston

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Tax implications of operating a UK law firm from abroad

by Gary Rowson

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How the 2027 Pension IHT changes could affect you - and what to do now

by Emma Copley

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Common mistakes directors make before speaking to an Insolvency Practitioner

by Ed Connell