The Autumn Budget 2026: What Businesses Should Be Watching
The UK Government’s Autumn Budget takes place on Wednesday 28 October 2026, making it one of the most important dates in the business calendar this autumn. For businesses, the Budget […]
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Navigating HMRC’s Payrolling Benefits Revolution: Action Plan for UK Employers
As the UK tax authority accelerates its push toward a fully digital tax ecosystem, UK employers face one of the most structural realignments of payroll administration in a decade. The
Date of Budget 2026 announced
Chancellor promises stability The Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, has announced that Budget 2026 will be presented on 28 October 2026. Announcing the date, the Chancellor said that
The New Government’s Economic Priorities: What UK Businesses Should Watch Before the Autumn Budget
Andy Burnham became Prime Minister on 20 July 2026, having entered Number 10 unopposed, and in a surprise move appointed John Healey, previously defence secretary, as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Andy Burnham’s new government, a balancing act
VAT reduction, cap on public transport and business rates cut announced Andy Burnham’s first days as Prime Minister have been marked by a flurry of announcements designed to show that
Late Payments Continue to Hurt UK SMEs Despite Economic Stabilisation
Late payment problems continue to affect thousands of UK SMEs during 2026, despite wider signs of economic stabilisation. Recent commentary from the Federation of Small Businesses and UK business media
Are You Ready for E-Invoicing?
Policy in development HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently released a research paper on how small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) view electronic invoicing, also called e-invoicing. In the Autumn Budget
Cybersecurity Threats Rising – Why Every UK Business Needs a Plan
Cybersecurity is becoming one of the most pressing risks facing UK businesses in 2026. Recent warnings highlighted across BBC News coverage and government updates point to a sharp increase in
Autumn Budget Summary
Welcome to our round up of the Autumn Budget announcement. Please contact Williams Accountants to talk with us about how these announcements may affect you or your business. We are
Tax & Treasury: Decoding the Autumn Budget and IHT Reforms
Heads up, business owners and landowners. The government is getting ready for the Autumn Budget, and with a huge fiscal gap of £51 billion to fill, all eyes are on