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Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey presented his first Budget on 28 October 2026, promising 'Breathing Space now, Hope for the Future'. Breathing space Mr Healey said he had rejected broad-based tax rises as families and businesses face rising energy…

Are you ready to grow your business, explore new markets and start selling beyond Northern Ireland? The Groundwork for Growth programme could provide your business with up to £15,000 in funding to help turn those ambitions into action. Designed for…

If your business is considering investing in new software, improving its e-commerce capability or replacing manual processes and spreadsheets, Invest NI's Management Information Systems (MIS) programme could provide valuable financial support. Eligible businesses can receive grant funding covering 40% of…

If you transfer your sole trade or partnership to a limited company, any unused trading losses do not automatically transfer to the company. Those losses remain personal to the sole trader or individual partners. Normally, carried-forward trading losses can only…

Who the Programme is for Invest NI is now inviting applications for its Leadership Team Ambition to Scale Programme, launching on 27 January 2027. Designed for ambitious businesses with an established leadership team and annual turnover of at least £1…

When it comes to retirement planning, one of the most common questions investors face is whether keeping money in cash provides security or whether it could mean missing out on valuable long-term growth opportunities. In collaboration with Stephen Marshall, Wealth…

Many successful business owners reach a point where their company has accumulated surplus cash. Perhaps you've built a strong trading business, profits and cash are growing, and you're looking for ways to invest for the future. Property investment often appears…

As a business owner, it's easy to become trapped in the day-to-day demands of running the business. Customer issues need resolved. Staff need direction. Cash flow needs monitored. Before long, your day is spent reacting to problems rather than driving…

With HMRC introducing updated mileage rates from 6 April 2026, many businesses, employees, and self-employed individuals are asking what has changed and how it affects them. What are the HMRC mileage rates for 2026/27? From 6 April 2026, HMRC has…

Family Companies: Tax Issues in Shareholding Structures Companies are often established quickly, with little thought given to the long-term commercial and tax implications of their shareholding structures. For family-owned businesses in particular, this oversight can lead to missed opportunities for…