If you run a limited company, you will soon notice some changes to the cost of keeping your records up to date. From 1 February 2026, Companies House is increasing several of its filing fees, including the confirmation statement fee, which will rise from £34 to £50. That may come as a surprise to business owners who …
Running a business in the current climate means keeping an eye not just on your own numbers but on the big picture too. The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has confirmed that the Autumn Budget will take place on Wednesday 26 November 2025. The Budget sets the direction for tax, spending and the wider economy over the year …
After six years of hard work and dedication, we’re delighted to share that Seavor’s Francesca Mitchell has reached the top of her profession by qualifying as a Chartered Payroll Professional. Francesca first joined us in 2019 as an apprentice, working towards an entry-level Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification. During her training, she developed an …
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement 2025 may have been light on surprises, but there’s still a great deal for individuals and business owners to be aware of as we approach the new tax year. At Seavor Chartered Accountants, we’ve pulled together a clear, jargon-free summary of the key points — and what they mean for you, …
As the festive season approaches, we want to inform you about our opening and closing times during this period: During the closure, emails will not be monitored, and any non-urgent matters will be addressed upon our return in the New Year. If you have any urgent issues or deadlines approaching during this time, please let …
Our latest newsletter covers essential updates and insights for businesses and individuals, focusing on changes that could impact your financial and tax planning strategies. Here’s a snapshot of what’s inside: We’re here to support you through these changes. Click here to download the full newsletter for a detailed look at each of these updates. If …
In our latest newsletter, we cover key financial and tax updates that may impact your business and personal finances. Here’s a brief summary of the main topics: Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates For the first time in four years, the Bank of England has cut interest rates by 0.25%, bringing it down to 5.0%. …
Bank of England Reduces Interest Rates to 5%: What This Means for UK Businesses In a significant move announced earlier today, the Bank of England cuts interest rates by 0.25%, bringing the base rate down to 5%. This is the first rate cut since March 2020, marking a shift in the Bank’s approach to managing …
Likely to be his last Budget as Chancellor before a General Election, Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget 2024 speech at 12.30pm today. In his speech, he claimed this was a Budget for long term growth. Download our detailed analysis of the Spring Budget 2024 here: A summary of the key measures announced are as …
HMRC announced changes to VAT penalty and interest charges for VAT periods starting on or after 1 January 2023. The changes to penalties and interest for late VAT Return submissions and payments, also apply to businesses that submit nil returns and repayment VAT Returns. Late VAT Return submission Penalties for late VAT Return submissions will …
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