DPC Blog - Latest news | DPC Accountants, Stoke on Trent

Don’t get caught out by ATED – what you need to know

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.

30th March 2026

DPC Scoop Award at the East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Awards

On Friday the 20th of March, DPC attended the East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce annual business awards and we are thrilled to have won the Training and Development award.

27th March 2026

Spring Statement 2026: What Businesses Should Expect on 3 March

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.

27th February 2026

Change to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) From April 2026

From 6 April 2026, major reforms to UK Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) come into effect that employers and employees need to prepare for.

23rd February 2026

DPC, Part of the Sumer Group, expands into Nottinghamshire with the addition of Jacksons Chartered Certified Accountants

We’ve expanded into Nottinghamshire! DPC Jacksons has joined us, expanding our footprint into the East Midlands.

6th January 2026

Take the Headache Out of Payroll and Stay Compliant with Expert Support from DPC Accountants and Sumer Law

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.

3rd December 2025