
Weekly News & Updates for UK Accountants (6 – 10 July 2026)
Probate fees rise 75% on 13 July. The change is only days away, so it is the story to act on first.
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Probate fees rise 75% on 13 July. The change is only days away, so it is the story to act on first.

The P11D form is used by UK employers to report taxable benefits in kind provided to employees and directors, such as company

Two consultations are open this summer. The Income Tax Self Assessment real time payment consultation closes on 4 August 2026 and could

From 6 April 2026, the basic and upper dividend tax rates each rose by 2 percentage points. For the 2026/27 tax year,

This week brings a mix of upcoming compliance changes, regulatory updates, and consultations that UK accounting firms need to keep on their

A prospect emails three bookkeepers on Tuesday morning. By Friday, two have replied and one has not. The work goes to whoever

Peak tax season hits and you’re drowning in client engagements, impossible deadlines, and 80-hour weeks. Yet some firms stay afloat, with no burnout and