Great British Summer Savings
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.
How to make sure your personal finances stay on track
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.
VAT Returns: Bumper month in April and AI providing misleading advice
It’s been a bumper month in April for submitting tax returns and AI is providing misleading advice.
DPC Fundraising for Crohn’s & Colitis UK
We’re fundraising for Crohn’s and Colitis UK in 2026, taking on 2 big challenges.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
