Reducing domestic energy costs
Energy costs remain a significant pressure on household budgets, and reducing consumption continues to be one of the most reliable ways to control expenditure. Fortunately, many practical steps can
Increase in employment costs 2026-27
From April 2026, the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates have increased, and businesses should ensure payroll systems are updated immediately so that employees receive the correct
Do you have a personal tax account yet?
Your Personal Tax Account (PTA) is an easy and secure way to manage your tax online. You can use it to check your tax code, claim a refund and update your details, all in one place, without needing to
New support measures to allow affordable debt repayment
The government has announced new support measures to allow affordable debt repayment for government debt. The new measures set out a clearer and more practical approach to helping individuals and
Living away from home?
Private Residence Relief (PRR) is a valuable Capital Gains Tax relief that can eliminate the tax due when you sell your home. In simple terms, it applies to periods when a property has been your only
COVID-19 – Business Interruption Loan Information
Business Interruption Loans - if you're looking into these to support your business, here is a very useful website which details accredited lenders and partners. British Business Bank - Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans We're currently working on an action plan and will keep you updated - do keep an eye on our Facebook Page or [...]
COVID-19 – Key Measures and Links for Businesses
It's been an unprecedented few weeks, and obviously businesses of all sizes are needing to respond and react to the daily changing challenges presented by the current coronavirus outbreak. This article shares a summary of some of the key announcements for businesses during the pandemic. We'd like to thank Mercia for putting this valuable information [...]
Ouch! So you’ve got a hefty tax bill to pay… don’t panic, here’s how to tackle it.
Finding out you’re going to owe HMRC an arm and a leg (and then some) can be a worrying time and induce sleepless nights in even the most cool-headed business owner. Here at Bibbys we’ve put together some ideas to help make things more manageable. 1) Speak to the tax office It seems obvious but [...]