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28/03/2026

💸 Late-night shifts & Daylight Savings: The Pay Puzzle Solved!

With the clocks set to "spring forward" this Sunday, 29 March, many business owners—especially those running bars, clubs, and 24-hour services—are asking: "How does this affect my team's pay?" 🍻🕒

In the UK, we lose an hour this weekend. Here is what you need to know to keep things fair and compliant:

1️⃣ For the "Spring Forward" (Now):
Technically, a scheduled 8-hour shift becomes 7 hours. If your team is hourly paid, they are only entitled to pay for the 7 hours worked. If they are salaried, they usually receive their standard pay.

2️⃣ For the "Fall Back" (October):
Staff might work an extra hour. Hourly staff should be paid for that extra time, while salaried staff pay remains the same unless it dips their average hourly rate below the National Minimum Wage. ⚖️

💡 Pro-Tip: Send a friendly reminder to your Sunday morning team today! It’s the easiest day of the year to be accidentally late for work. 😴⏰



https://www.hr-inform.co.uk/news-article/how-the-clocks-going-back-affects-staff

https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2187291/workers-lose-pay-sunday-due

Workers could end up being paid less this Sunday due to the clock change.

09/03/2026

📢 Big News for UK Charities & Sports Clubs! 📢

Heads up! From next month (April 2026), the government is introducing tougher rules to stop tax avoidance in the charity sector. 🏛️🚫

Here is what you need to know in plain English:

✅ Donations: If a donor gets any financial help back from their gift (direct or indirect), it’s now a "tainted donation." No more "motivation" excuses—HMRC is looking at the result! 🎁❌
✅ Investments: Your charity’s investments must be for the benefit of the cause ONLY. No tax-dodging schemes allowed! 📉✅
✅ Wills & Legacies: Money left in Wills is now under the microscope. To keep it tax-free, it must be spent strictly on your charitable goals. 📜✨

What should you do? 🧐
It’s time for a spring clean! Review your donation records and make sure your investments are squeaky clean before the new tax year kicks off. 🧼📊

Please tag a trustee or a treasurer below to make sure they've seen this! 👇

This measure is about changes to the charity tax rules for tainted donations, approved charitable investments and attributable income for charities and community amateur sports clubs (CASCs).

22/01/2026

Big changes are coming to Charity Accounts! 📋✨

The new Charities SORP 2026 is officially here to stay. Whether you are a small community group or a national NGO, the way you report your income and leases is changing.

Here’s the 1-2-3 on the new Tiers: 📊
1️⃣ Tier 1: Income < £500k
2️⃣ Tier 2: Income £500k - £15m
3️⃣ Tier 3: Income > £15m

What else is changing?
✅ New 5-step revenue rules 💰
✅ Updated lease reporting 🏠
✅ Higher thresholds for Cash Flow statements (now £15m!) 📈

Don't wait until 2026 to get your head around this! Being prepared means smoother audits and happier trustees. 😇

Link in bio to the official SORP micro-site! 🔗
https://www.charitysorp.org/

https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/what-we-do/policy-and-research/publications/statement-recommended-practice

https://www.icaew.com/technical/corporate-reporting/accounting-for-specific-sectors/registered-social-landlords

A range of articles, books and online resources on accounting for registered social landlords or social housing providers, including quick links to the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), guidance and background information.

22/01/2026

📢 Extra time alert! 📢 Companies House delays ID verification requirements.

Good news for accountancy firms and service providers! 🇬🇧 The implementation of mandatory identity verification for those filing on behalf of clients has been pushed back by six months.
What you need to know:
🔹 New Date: Registration as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP) is now required by November 2026 (previously April).
🔹 Presenter Verification: ID checks for anyone filing documents will now become compulsory at this later date.
🔹 Director Status: The "Green Tick" ✅ system is already live! Directors must still verify based on their own filing dates or face an "Overdue" tag.

This delay gives firms much-needed breathing room to get their processes in order under the new Economic Crime rules. ⚖️

Tag a colleague who needs to see this! ⬇️

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16/01/2026

1st January is creeping up... and the cash isn't there? 📉🛑

It happens to the best of us! If you’re worried about your tax bill, here’s how to handle it like a pro:

✅ Confirm the Total: Stop guessing. Know the number.
✅ Audit Yourself: Check your income and expenses one last time. 🧐
✅ Pay SOMETHING: Staying in control starts with even a small payment.
✅ Call for Backup: Speak to an accountant ASAP. 📞
✅ Engage HMRC: Early communication = more options (like payment plans!).

Remember: Ignoring it makes it worse. Addressing it makes it manageable. ✨

Have you started your return yet? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Contact HM Revenue and Customs if you cannot pay your tax bill - get more time to pay or pay in instalments.

03/01/2026

🚕 The "Taxi Tax" is here: 20% VAT Now Applies to London Ride-Hailing Apps

The landscape for private hire in London changed yesterday. As of 2 January 2026, ride-hailing giants like Uber, Bolt, and Free Now must charge a full 20% VAT on fares. 📉

What’s changed? The Government has officially closed the "TOMS" (Tour Operators Margin Scheme) loophole. This niche scheme previously allowed apps to pay an effective VAT rate of just ~4%. By removing this break, the Treasury expects to raise £725m annually. 🏛️⚖️

Key Takeaways:

📍 London Only: The 20% rate currently applies to London operators due to specific TfL regulations.

⚖️ Fair Competition: The move aims to "level the playing field" between app-based services and traditional Black Cabs.

💸 Passenger Impact: Fares in the capital are expected to rise as VAT is passed on to the consumer.

While Uber has restructured contracts outside of London to maintain an "agency" model (where drivers are liable for VAT only if they earn over £90k), London passengers will feel the pinch immediately.

05/11/2025

🚨 New ID Verification Rules for UK Company Directors – Effective 18 Nov 2025 🚨

Starting next autumn, all directors & persons with significant control (PSCs) must verify their identity with Companies House under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.

🔍 Why? To fight fraud, improve data accuracy & clean up the company register.

📅 Key Deadlines: • Existing directors: verify within 12 months • New directors: verify within 14 days of appointment • No confirmation statement filing without verified IDs

⚠️ Non-compliance = criminal offence → Fines, disqualification, or strike-off

💼 Directors: don’t forget your fiduciary duties → Act with care, avoid conflicts, promote company success

🧠 Fraud prevention starts with accountability. IDV is just the beginning.
📉 Expect fewer shell companies & dormant entities. 📈 Expect stronger corporate transparency.



https://companieshouse.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/16/making-identity-verification-simple-secure-and-trusted/

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/verifying-your-identity-for-companies-house

You need to prove who you are to set up, run, own or control a company in the UK.