Retail optimism rises, but is it too soon to celebrate?
Written by Outsourcing Partner, Sudhir Rawal As an avowed shopaholic, I noted that retailer’s optimism about their profits and growth for the year ahead has reached a near-decade high, amid sustained business confidence since the Autumn budget. Data released by the Lloyds Business Barometer showed highest figures since August 2015 and ONS data showing retail […]
Payroll for the tax year 2025-26
The new tax year kicks off on 6th April 2025, bringing significant payroll changes that every employer needs to know about. From notable hikes in Employer National Insurance Contributions and expanded Employment Allowance eligibility, to new statutory payments supporting parents, staying informed is essential to ensuring compliance and maximising the benefits for your business and […]
Spring Statement 2025: Gravita’s review
Written by Tax Partner, Michaela Lamb After the Chancellor’s announcement that she would not be making any sweeping tax changes in her Spring Statement this year, it should not have come as a surprise that she really did not. The Spring Statement was definitely not a “Budget” as we have come to expect. It was […]
Hub: The UK Budget
Welcome to Gravita’s Budget hub; your go-to resource for clear, insightful information on the latest developments from the Chancellor’s statements. Here, you’ll find expert analysis, practical guidance, and easy-to-follow summaries of the Spring Statement, Autumn Budget, and important changes affecting your finances, business, and sector. Stay informed, plan ahead, and explore what these announcements mean […]
Making tax digital for income tax: HMRC to contact taxpayers from April 2025
Written by Director of Transformation, Russell Frayne If you’re a sole trader or landlord earning more than £50,000, you can expect to hear from HMRC about Making Tax Digital (MTD) from April 2025. Letters are being sent out to raise awareness and help taxpayers prepare ahead of the start date in April 2026. If you […]
Spring Statement 2025: What to expect and what we’d like to see
Written by Tax Partner, Ian Timms Following on from the eventful Budget in the Autumn, Rachel Reeves will deliver her Spring Statement on 26th March 2025. The Autumn Budget introduced £40 billion in tax increases, so we are all hoping for less of a ‘splash’ this time and given the governments comments that there will […]
Spring Statement 2025: What the Government’s proposed ISA reforms could mean for your savings
Written by Private Client Associate Director, Liz Higgins Chancellor Rachel Reeves has made it clear that boosting the UK economy is high on her agenda. One area in the spotlight is Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs). If you currently hold an ISA, or you’re thinking of opening one, you may be wondering what the proposed changes […]
What to do if you’ve received a letter about ATED
03/03/2025 Written by Tax Partner, Nikhil Oza If you’ve received a letter from HMRC about the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED), you might be wondering what it means and what action you need to take. ATED applies to companies, partnerships with corporate members, and certain collective investment schemes that own UK residential property worth […]
Are you ready for changes to FRS 102 from January 2026?
The audit profession is evolving at a rapid pace due to multiple factors such as increasing compliance risk, growing financial reporting complexity, greater scrutiny from regulators as well as resourcing challenges across the sector. Following criticism in the 2019 Kingman Review of the effectiveness of the Financial Reporting Council (“FRC”) as an audit regulator, the […]
Gravita lands in the South West as we welcome Haines Watts’ Bristol and Exeter offices
We’re delighted to welcome Haines Watts Western offices to Gravita. From the very beginning, it was clear that the exceptional teams based in Bristol and Exeter, led by Matt Bracher, were remarkably in tune with the Gravita team. Not just in our shared vision for the future of the accountancy profession, but also in our […]