FRS 102 has been revised for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026 and represents a significant development in how UK businesses account for revenue.
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At DPC, we can help you understand your current financial position and prepare the forecasts and supporting information you need to demonstrate that your business can comfortably manage additional borrowing.
On 21 May 2026, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves MP, announced ‘Great British Summer Savings’, a package of measures aimed at cutting costs for families, particularly those with children.
Your business can be doing well financially but you can still feel uncertain about where your personal finances are heading.
For many business owners, wealth has built up gradually and unevenly. For instance, you might have various pensions opened for tax reasons, personal savings and investments built up from good trading years, and surplus cash held in the business “just in case”. You may also be counting on the future sale value of your business.
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The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) is a UK tax charged on companies and certain other entities that own residential property valued above £500,000.
It was introduced by the government in 2013 to discourage the use of corporate “envelopes” to hold high-value residential properties.
It is an annual tax charge payable by Companies, Partnerships with a corporate partner and collective investments schemes which hold residential property.
The Spring Statement will be delivered in Parliament on 3 March, giving an update on the state of the UK economy and the government’s financial outlook.
Unlike the Autumn Budget, the Spring Statement is unlikely to be used for big tax decisions. For businesses it is a useful event as it may set the tone for the months ahead and could give early clues about future tax and spending pressures.
From 6 April 2026, major reforms to UK Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) come into effect that employers and employees need to prepare for.
From 18 November 2025, identity verification with Companies House will start to be required for company directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs). The measure is intended to improve the reliability of information on the UK’s company register and support efforts to reduce economic crime.
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