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The Budget is on Wednesday. Between now and then you will read a lot of confident sentences that begin with “could”, “re...
26/10/2026

The Budget is on Wednesday. Between now and then you will read a lot of confident sentences that begin with “could”, “reportedly” and “sources say”.

Here is what is actually confirmed. The date, Wednesday 28 October, with the Office for Budget Responsibility's independent forecast published alongside it. The Chancellor has said it will stay within the government's borrowing rules and keep some money back for shocks. Two business measures are already known: VAT on household electricity has been cut to 0% from 1 October until the end of March 2027, and pubs, social clubs and live music venues in England get a further 20% off their business rates from April 2027, and we're expecting more detail on Wednesday.

What I will be watching for owner-managed businesses: the minimum wage rates for April 2027, whether the 5p fuel duty cut is extended beyond 31 December, anything on how directors take money out of their companies, business rates relief, and the pensions and capital gains headlines.

What to ignore: everything else, until the official documents are published. Most rumours never make it into the Red Book, and a decision made this week on a rumour is a decision made on nothing.

I will post a plain-English summary on Thursday. If something in it touches your business, you know where I am.

Sarah

I work with owner-managed businesses, so I see what the margins really look like.Right now a petition is calling for VAT...
03/06/2026

I work with owner-managed businesses, so I see what the margins really look like.

Right now a petition is calling for VAT on hospitality to be cut from 20% to 10%.

Led by the hospitality sector, championed by , and , is a national campaign asking the government to act.

For a pub, a café, or a small restaurant running close to the line, that gap is the difference between a viable year and a closing-down sign.

These are not faceless companies, they are business owners. The same as the ones I sit with every week.

is one of my favourites, and thankfully it is not going anywhere, but it's the exact type of place worth fighting for!

The petition link is in the comments. Adding your name takes a minute.



161 pubs closed across England, Scotland and Wales in the first 3 months of 2026 -

07/03/2026

Did you catch the Spring Statement this week?

There weren’t many new tax announcements, but several previously announced changes take effect from April.
These include higher employment costs, dividend tax, and frozen tax thresholds.

I’ve put together a short guide explaining what this means for UK business owners.

Comment “SPRING” and I’ll send it to you.





04/03/2026

The Spring Budget always generates headlines.

But for business owners and company directors, the real question is simpler:
what actually changes for you?

Once the announcements are out, I’ll be sharing a short, clear summary of the parts that matter for limited companies and small businesses.

If you'd like the update, you can sign up via the link in the comments.

Everyone has their own reason for building a business.Freedom.Security.Pride.Independence.For some it is about creating ...
26/02/2026

Everyone has their own reason for building a business.

Freedom.
Security.
Pride.
Independence.

For some it is about creating something better for their family.
For others it is about control. Or flexibility. Or simply proving to themselves that they can.

Whatever the reason, it matters.

Behind every set of accounts is a person building something that means something to them.

That is the part I care about most.

Paying yourself as a director isn’t simply about choosing a salary and dividends.The structure should reflect: • Company...
19/02/2026

Paying yourself as a director isn’t simply about choosing a salary and dividends.

The structure should reflect:
• Company profitability
• Your personal tax position
• Pension strategy
• Longer-term plans

Getting this right reduces unnecessary tax and creates clarity around cash flow.

If you’d like to review your current structure, get in touch to arrange a conversation.

Running a business is hard enough without new reporting rules landing unexpectedly.Making Tax Digital for Income Tax com...
18/02/2026

Running a business is hard enough without new reporting rules landing unexpectedly.

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax comes into effect from April 2026 and will affect many sole traders and landlords.

It means digital record-keeping and more frequent submissions.

It’s manageable, but much easier if planned early.

If you’d like clarity on whether this applies to you and how we can support, send a message and we’ll arrange a quick call.

Running a business is hard enough without second-guessing the numbers.At Battle Financial, we work with new, established...
18/02/2026

Running a business is hard enough without second-guessing the numbers.

At Battle Financial, we work with new, established and growing companies to keep accounting clear, organised and properly planned.

Led by a Chartered Management Accountant, we focus on plain English, sensible tax planning and helping businesses keep more of what they earn so they can grow with confidence.

If that sounds helpful, feel free to send us a message - we’re always happy to have a straightforward conversation.

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