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VAT risks and considerations for modern farm businesses

Explore the key VAT risks and compliance considerations for modern UK farming businesses, including diversification, partial exemption, vehicle rules and HMRC scrutiny, to help maximise VAT recovery and avoid costly errors.

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

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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

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File your tax return ahead of the Self-assessment deadline

by Dan Cozens

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Occupational pension schemes: accounting and reporting changes under the 2026 Pension SORP

by Brendan O’Connor

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Pillar Two: Why June 2026 is a critical UK filing deadline for large businesses

by Tania Dimitrovich

Kat Thorne

The One Habit Advantage: How business owners and leaders can lead, decide and perform under pressure

by Armstrong Watson

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Law firms to register as tax advisers with HMRC under new rules

by Sally Jones

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Becoming a freelance solicitor in England and Wales: Requirements, benefits and tax considerations of going solo

by Gary Rowson

GP practices

2026/27 GMS Contract: what’s been imposed and how GP practices can protect finances

by Morag Miller

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Preparing your law firm for sale: Timeline, valuation and exit options

by Jonathan Lewis