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03/09/2026

More than 1 million UK pensioners now pay tax at 40% or more, more than double the number five years ago.

Frozen thresholds mean more retirees are being caught out. Read our latest blog to find out more: https://ow.ly/Fjny50ZIGyp

02/09/2026

HMRC has announced the total amount paid in tax from cryptocurrency gains in the 2024/2025 tax year.

Since the crackdown on crypto tax, it is more important than ever to understand how tax should be paid on crypto gains.

Want to know more? Check out our latest blog: https://ow.ly/lFOS50ZI9T2

01/09/2026

Summer is officially over as the Great British Summer Savings scheme ends.

Did the temporary relief on VAT do enough for businesses?

Read more: https://ow.ly/9FFU50ZHBqk

27/08/2026

Failing to notify HMRC of a Capital Gains Tax liability can result in a failure to notify penalty.

If you have recently sold shares in a business, it might be worth double-checking if there is tax to pay.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/Wr5H50ZG017

26/08/2026

Got a Pikachu worth thousands? Or maybe you have landed on a stock that can make you a millionaire?

Before you sell them on, you need to be aware of the Capital Gains Tax implications associated with selling for a profit.

Want to know more? Check out our latest blog: https://ow.ly/qbM650ZFwC1

25/08/2026

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) sent more than 81,000 letters warning cryptocurrency holders they may owe capital gains tax in the past year.

According to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request the number of letters sent has almost tripled since 2024.

25/08/2026

HMRC secured £34.70 in extra tax for every £1 it spent on tax investigations on average, according to recent figures.

HMRC secured £34.70 in extra tax for every £1 it spent on tax investigations on average, according to law firm Pinsent Masons.

25/08/2026

Andy Burnham has refused to rule out tax rises in the upcoming autumn Budget, saying he "won't be unrealistic" about the "challenging" state of public finances.

Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.

25/08/2026

Understanding the expectations of clients and customers is vital for keeping your business growing.

Is automatic tipping making it harder for businesses to manage these relationships?

Read more: https://ow.ly/cZOV50ZF3OY

24/08/2026

Risk management is no longer simply a exercise. For many small , the operating environment has become increasingly complex.

To find out more, check out our 'Top Ten Risks Facing Small Charities in 2026: A Trustee’s Guide to Resilience' on our website: https://www.bainesjewitt.co.uk/the-top-ten-risks-facing-small-charities-in-2026-a-trustees-guide-to-resilience/

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Risk management is no longer simply a compliance exercise. For many small charities, the operating environment has become increasingly complex, with economic uncertainty, technological change and growing stakeholder expectations creating new challenges for trustees and senior leaders. An effective b...