Baines Jewitt

01/06/2026

Baines Jewitt is delighted to welcome Kim Liu who has been appointed as a charities and not-for-profit senior manager. Kim will work alongside director, Jed Lester, who has been with our firm for over 40 years. Find out more about Kim's appointment via the news section of our website:

Baines Jewitt has bolstered its support for the charity and not-for-profit sector with the appointment of a new senior manager. Kim Liu, who has relocated to the area, has been appointed as a charities and not-for-profit senior manager. She will work alongside existing director, Jed Lester, who has....

29/05/2026

It’s time for HMRC to update the Advisory Fuel Rates for company car usage.

These changes will come into effect on 1 June.

Contact us today for assistance with your payroll and benefits.

28/05/2026

A temporary VAT cut for the school holidays sounds great!

In practice, the Great British Summer Savings Scheme is full of small print and arrives during the one period when many leisure businesses least need a demand boost.

Read our latest blog to find out more: https://ow.ly/CmPu50Z523r

27/05/2026

Side hustle summer pending.

Don’t let your summer side hustle leave you owing HMRC an unexpected tax bill.

Read more: https://ow.ly/1oNr50Z4IfX

26/05/2026

Giving a shout out to Eylaeka, a friend of our firm, who is taking on the Northumberland Coast Mighty 26.2 mile hike on 5th Sept....... ......and then just 1 week later, she will be taking on the 13.1 miles of the Great North Run!

Good luck Eylaeka in completing these amazing events and raising as much money as possible for Macmillan Cancer Support.

To find out more, please visit Eylaeka's fundraising page:

Support my Mighty Hike challenge for people living with cancer

26/05/2026

We're delighted to announce a vacancy for an Apprentice Tax Assistant. Please visit the 'join us' section of our website to find out more, including how to apply: https://www.bainesjewitt.co.uk/join-us/vacancies/

21/05/2026

Economic growth and falling inflation have come as a surprise counter to analysts’ expectations.

How will this affect the future of UK businesses?

Read more here: https://ow.ly/kkNK50Z2zi6

20/05/2026

Who can you trust for tax advice?

HMRC has rolled out a new registration requirement for tax advisers who are paid to interact with HMRC on behalf of clients aiming to change the way that tax advice is given.

Read more: https://ow.ly/9mXT50Z25Na

19/05/2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its forecast for the UK's growth this year.

Growth has been upgraded from 0.8% to 1% for 2026 in the influential body's latest forecast.

19/05/2026

Is your business set for the summer?

Recent changes to employment rights and payroll obligations may affect how you handle seasonal work.

Read more: https://ow.ly/7G3E50Z1ur1