More people than ever are earning money from social media — whether that's a few hundred pounds a month from a side project or a full-time income built around content creation

From April 2026, minimum wage rates are increasing across the board — and for many businesses, the rises are more significant than in recent years.

You get home after a long shift, or maybe you've just done the morning airport run. You walk through the door and there it is — a brown envelope with "HM Revenue & Customs" printed on the front.

Some of the biggest changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) in decades are coming into effect from April 2026. If you own a business, farmland, or have investments in AIM-listed shares, the reforms could significantly increase your tax exposure — and the window to act under the current, more generous rules is closing fast.

If you've ever had to hunt through old emails trying to find your Government Gateway ID, you'll be pleased to hear that HMRC is finally modernising the way people access its digital services.

The 31 January deadline has come and gone, and HMRC has confirmed that 11.48 million people filed their Self Assessment tax return on time.

Running a business is about far more than keeping your accounts in order. At Alera Accounting & Advisory, we offer a range of advisory services designed to help you make better decisions, grow sustainably, and protect what you've built.

With the new tax year approaching in April, sole traders and landlords with income over £50,000 need to prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD). From 6 April 2026, around 900,000 individuals will be required to submit quarterly updates to HMRC using approved software.

The government has stepped back from plans to make workers register for a digital ID programme to prove their right to work in the UK. While right-to-work checks will still move to a digital format by 2029, registration for a digital ID will now be optional rather than compulsory.

From April 2027, the way employers report benefits in kind is changing. If your business provides taxable benefits to employees, whether that's a company car, private medical insurance, or gym memberships, you'll….

January is widely recognised as one of the toughest months of the year for business cash flow in the UK. After the festive period—when spending is often higher and trading activity can slow…

The UK economy continues to present a mixed picture, with recent data offering some relief for households while businesses continue to face headwinds.

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self Assessment is a major HMRC reform aimed at modernising the way individuals report income. From April 2026, anyone with more than £50,000 of combined self-employment and/or property income….

The Government has announced a £725 million package of reforms aimed at expanding apprenticeship and training opportunities for young people. While the headline focus is on addressing youth unemployment, there may be meaningful benefits for small and medium-sized businesses over the coming years.

The deadline for submitting your 2024/25 Self Assessment tax return is approaching. Your return must be filed, and any tax due paid, by 31 January 2026 to avoid late filing penalties and interest charges.

The Autumn Budget 2025 introduces significant changes to how electric vehicles (EVs) are taxed in the UK. These reforms will affect both private motorists and businesses operating company cars….