What is Inheritance Tax?
Inheritance Tax is a tax on the estate of someone who has died. Your estate includes everything you own at the time of your death. An estate normally includes: After
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Finance
Businesses, beware the cashflow crisis in uh-oh October
Businesses in Gloucestershire could face an Autumn cashflow crisis if they don’t prepare properly for crunch tax deadlines in October, warns accountancy firm Azets. Many businesses face three key payment deadlines that
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Hazlewoods advises Flourish on sale to Park Blue Group
Leading specialist care provider Flourish (Gloucestershire) Limited has been acquired by Park Blue Group, uniting two organisations which are passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable children and teenagers. Founded
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EOTs allow business owners to sail away without rocking the boat
While selling to Employee Ownership Trusts (EOT) has undoubtedly become more complicated since the 2024 and 2025 Budget changes, business owners can still reap significant benefits from choosing this route
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Hazlewoods strengthens Private Client offering with dedicated team
Hazlewoods has launched a dedicated Private Client team in response to growing demand from entrepreneurs, business owners and high-net-worth individuals seeking specialist advice on managing, protecting and transferring wealth. Led by Partner
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June 2026 insolvency statistics – response by Azets
There were 1,845 corporate insolvencies [74n5c4m7.r.eu-west-1.awstrack.me] in June – four fewer than in May 2026 (1,849) and 10% fewer than in June 2025 (2,048). Andy McGill is a restructuring & insolvency partner
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Two-thirds of Making Tax Digital clients haven’t registered, Freedom of Information request finds
More than 580,000 people who should have registered for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax have failed to do so, according to the results of a Freedom of Information
Tax Update: Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits – HMRC Announce Phased Introduction
HMRC has announced an update to its approach for the roll out of mandatory payrolling for benefits in kind (BIKs). The move to real-time reporting will now be introduced in
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Cotswolds faces major Mansion Tax hit
Cotswold families need to ensure they understand how the proposed “Mansion Tax” will impact them, tax experts at national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm Crowe are warning. Nick Latimer,
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HMRC consultation on reporting company payments to participators
Reporting dividends and loans to directors explained The government has launched a consultation on making new requirements to report transactions between close companies and their shareholders. The consultation runs until
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Understanding The Mansion Tax: Key Insights From The HMRC Consultation
HMRC has recently published a consultation on the design of the High Value Council Tax Surcharge, otherwise known as the mansion tax. As announced at the 2025 Autumn Budget, the surcharge
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What actually is inflation and why is it so important? – Crowe UK
Aron Gunningham 13/04/2026 Inflation is one of those economic terms that appears constantly in the news but is rarely explained clearly. Yet it shapes almost every financial decision we make,
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From Trainee to Partner: Ben Burch Joins Randall & Payne Partnership
Randall & Payne are delighted to announce that Ben Burch will be joining the partnership on 1 April 2026. Ben began his journey with the firm in September 2012, joining
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Crowe welcomes new support package for jobs and apprenticeships
National audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm Crowe has welcomed the government’s £1 billion package designed to bring 200,000 young people into work. But the welcome comes with a caveat.
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Grow strong, exit smart: Chapter 8 – Tax and legal considerations
A business sale is about more than just the price tag. It’s about how much you actually keep after tax. Get the structure wrong, and you could lose a significant
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Independent Examination vs Audit
Further to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (“DCMS”) consultation during 2025, DCMS announced significant increases to charity financial thresholds in England and Wales, effective 1 October 2026,
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Autumn Budget: Companies and Other Businesses
The Chancellor mentioned economic stability a number of times in her Budget, although unfortunately she didn’t take the opportunity to change the corporate tax system to help stimulate the UK’s
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Crowe Warns of Last Chance to Act Before the Budget
Gloucestershire taxpayers face the prospect of paying more as the Budget looms but it’s not all doom and gloom according to Nick Latimer, tax partner in the Cheltenham office of
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Autumn Budget 2025 Is Looming… What Does This Mean From an Inheritance Tax Point of View?
With the Autumn Budget looming on 26th November 2025, now might be a good time to have a review of your financial affairs and potential inheritance tax (IHT) exposure to
Crowe Live Budget Analysis Will Put Chancellor’s Speech Under the Microscope
Live analysis of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ “make or break” Budget will be available to business leaders and owners at national audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm Crowe’s popular annual budget
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Support for Energy Intensive Industries Could End Up Costing Rest of UK Businesses More
The majority of UK industry will be paying to subsidise “energy intensive” industries if government proposals go ahead, specialists at audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm Crowe UK are warning.
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Hazlewoods Financial Planning Named in Financial Times FT Adviser Top 50 Again
Hazlewoods Financial Planning have once again earned national recognition, securing a coveted place in the FT Adviser Top 50 Boutique Financial Advisers list. This prestigious listing celebrates the top performing
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U-Turn on Manifesto Now More Likely
“It’s looking increasingly likely that we’ll see a U-turn on at least some of the manifesto – likely through income tax increases to plug the funding gap in the nation’s
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Emerging Risks in Financial Services
The financial services industry is evolving rapidly due to technological advancements, regulatory changes, and shifting consumer expectations. These developments create emerging risks that you can’t control, making it difficult to
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Regular meetings turn your accountant into your strategic partner
Regular meetings with your accountant can be a game-changer for your business. Rather than the traditional check in at year-end, regular contact ensures you stay on top of your finances,
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Autumn Budget Event 2025
Expert analysis of the Autumn Budget Join us at one of our local seminars where our experts will break down the Budget and explain what it really means for you
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Chancellor’s Dash for Cash Could Hit UK Property Market if Not Thought Through
The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget could have a profound effect on the UK property market, Parris Britton, a senior manager in the professional practice and private clients team at national audit,
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Hazlewoods Build on Strong Half-Year with Top 5 National Ranking
Following on from its recently reported strong first-half performance in corporate finance M&A activity, Hazlewoods has been announced as one of the UK’s Top 5 financial advisers in Experian Market
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Companies House is Changing: What Your Business Needs to Know
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (“ECCTA”) represents one of the most significant shifts in company regulation in a generation. It empowers Companies House to move from a passive filing
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Celebrity Visits to the Cotswolds Are Not Just Taxing for the Security Services
By Nick Latimer, tax partner in the Cheltenham office of national audit, tax, advisory and risk firm Crowe The visit of US Vice President JD Vance to The Cotswolds for
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Finance Focus with Crowe & System 15 (May 2025)
This month’s Finance Focus session explored key areas impacting businesses in 2025: VAT developments and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), along with a Cyber Essentials update. We reviewed
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