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.
On the 26th of November, The Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced her Autumn Budget 2025. Read or listen to our Tax Director, Esther Hancock’s take.
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.
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, gave a surprise ‘pre-Budget’ speech last week that appeared to pave the way for tax rises in the Budget on 26 November 2025.
Effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2026, significant changes are being introduced to FRS 102. Small (or micro) businesses that currently apply section 1A of FRS 102 will also be affected by these changes.
We’re proud to announce a double victory at the National Apprenticeship Skills Awards 2025 (West Midlands). The firm has been named SME Apprenticeship Employer of the Year, while apprentice Ella Beech has been recognised as the Intermediate Apprentice of the Year.
We’re delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted by The National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards Team (Department of Education) as a West Midlands Finalist for not one but two awards.
DPC are pleased to announce that we have joined the Stoke City FC Business Club as Silver members, for the upcoming 25/26 season.
Yesterday our new batch of trainees commenced their Apprenticeship at DPC. Corey Rogers, Tom Bradshaw, James Dawes, Henry Platt-Cooper and Carter Pilling have an in-depth two-week onboarding plan with training delivered by a cross-section of the team.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is a new way for sole traders and landlords to report their income and expenses to HMRC.
From 6 April 2026, some sole traders and landlords must use it, based on their total annual income from self-employment and property.
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