NL Accountancy & Bookkeeping Services

23/05/2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament on 21 May included the following -

- For hauliers, the Government is granting a 12-month road tax holiday for HGVs, saving the typical heavy lorry up to £912.

- To support farmers and the rail freight industry, cut duty on red diesel by over a third until the end of this year.

- fuel duty has extended the 5p cut again, with no rise this year, recognising the pressure that the war has put on fuel prices.

- travel
1) bus travel across England will be free for children aged between 5 and 15 throughout August
2) the 45p mileage rate has increased to 55p per mile, backdated to April 2026

- hospitality - Great British Summer Savings scheme to help families and support our hospitality sector. A temporary cut in the rate of VAT on summer attractions from 20% to 5% from 25 June to 1 September 2026.

This will apply to ticket prices for both adults and children, covering attractions such as fairs, theme parks, zoos and museums. It will include children’s tickets for cinemas, concerts, soft play and the theatre.

And it will cut the cost of children’s meals in restaurants and cafes from 20% VAT to 5% as well.

18/05/2026

"Wishing everyone a bright and positive day. Take a moment to notice something small that makes you smile, because those little moments of joy can lift your whole mood and set the tone for the rest of the day."

11/05/2026

"I hope everyone that is reading this is having a really good day. And if you are not, just know that in every new minute that passes you have an opportunity to change that." - Gillian Anderson

27/04/2026

Huge congratulations to everyone, but especially Clare Christmas on completing the London Marathon!
What an incredible achievement. It takes grit, commitment, and a whole lot of determination to make it through 26.2 miles.

"You've proved something powerful: when you commit to a goal and keep showing up, even on the hard days, anything is possible. It's inspiring to see someone push past limits and come out the other side stronger, prouder, and with a medal to show for it."

20/04/2026

On Sunday I’ll be taking on the London Marathon.

Training has been a mix of trying my best, doing what I can, and occasionally needing a little lie‑down. Thankfully I’ve now reached the one stage I’m genuinely good at, carb‑loading.

I won’t be breaking any records, and I’m fully expecting to be stiff enough afterwards to minimise all stair usage. A wheelbarrow remains a viable option.

As the day gets closer, reality has set in — the excitement, the nerves, and the feeling that I’m about to be part of something really iconic.

I am actually doing this.
All 26.2 miles.
Me.
Running.
In public.
With witnesses.
And cameras.
And medical staff on standby!

But underneath all the jokes, this is about something far more important than just me wobbling through London.

I’m running for Holt & District Dementia Support, a charity that does incredible work for people and families facing something really tough. You can read more about the work they do here https://www.holtdementiasupport.org.uk/

That’s what gets me to the start line — the reminder that this isn’t just about me, it’s about showing up for something bigger.

Getting to the finish line? That’s determination, stubbornness, that dramatic childhood vision of crossing the line to the marathon music… and yes, I really do want that medal.

If you’d like to support my slightly panicked legs and a genuinely wonderful cause, here’s my fundraising link:
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/clare-christmas-7?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_transactional_–donation_received–_nth_donation

I will be off next Monday and crawling back into the office on Tuesday, moving like a badly assembled IKEA wardrobe and held together by caffeine, tape, and the faint hope that no one asks me to stand up too quickly.

Wish me luck — and honestly, someone please stop me entering anything ever again 🤞Thanks Clare

20/04/2026

"Start the day with hope, and allow yourself to grow into whatever the day brings. A hopeful mindset doesn't erase challenges, but it gives you the strength to meet them with clarity, kindness, and confidence."

13/04/2026

While Clare Christmas & I are working out how to process a MTD ITSA final declaration, Teddy is putting the client waiting area to good use 😴
We have either bored him to tears with our frustration, or he generally needs more sleep 😂

13/04/2026

"Every day gives us a fresh chance to learn something new, make steady progress, and show up as our best selves. Even the small wins count - they're the ones that quietly build the strongest foundations."

06/04/2026

It's taken 10 years, but it's finally here.....

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is here. 📢

If your combined turnover from property and self-employment is more than £50,000, you’ll need to start keeping digital records now.

Check if Making Tax Digital applies to you and sign up today. ⬇️

https://makingtaxdigital.campaign.gov.uk/?&utm_source=f.co_hmrcgovuk&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mtd

06/04/2026

What better for me to do over the Easter weekend, but catch up with the cleaning! My least favourite thing to do 🙄
I came across this on Sam Harrison desk. Bless her, we always ask nicely for her to make a call (usually while stood behind one of the blue screens to avoid missiles 😂), but hopefully this highlights the frustration of us (Sam) communicating with HMRC.
To be fair, she's the only one willing to do it, as the rest of us refuse to hang on the line.

02/04/2026

Wishing our clients a Happy Easter. Enjoy the weekend, and we will be back on Tuesday 🐰