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New company size thresholds

The UK has updated company size thresholds from April 6, 2025, reducing reporting burdens. More businesses qualify for simplified reporting and audit exemptions, but factors like group audit rules, lease accounting changes, and IR35 compliance remain important. Alex Smith, Senior Accounts Manager in his recent article, explains further….

May 8, 2025

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The Spring Statement 2025 and the charity sector

The Spring Statement 2025 has left the charity sector disappointed, with many organisations expressing concerns about the lack of targeted support amid ongoing financial pressures. Although the Chancellor announced various economic measures, there were no significant provisions to address the challenges facing the voluntary sector, causing many to worry about the future sustainability of charities. […]

May 7, 2025

Company secretarial support that evolves with your needs

In our latest article, learn how outsourcing company secretarial services can enhance compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while ensuring data security and confidentiality.

April 16, 2025

Are you ready for making tax digital in 2026?

Making Tax Digital is fast approaching, and we have been busy preparing for the big changes coming to self-employed individuals and landlords. We dive into what these changes will mean…

April 7, 2025

The taxation life of an influencer; free gifts and fancy hotel stays, but at what cost?

We’ve all seen the posts: influencers lounging at luxury hotels, sporting the latest fashion, or unboxing the trendiest tech gadgets – all in exchange for a quick social media shoutout. It looks like a dream come true, doesn’t it? A glamorous lifestyle where you get all the perks without paying for them, right? Well not […]

April 3, 2025

Key changes to National Insurance Contributions

In the October 2024 budget, key changes to National Insurance Contributions (NICs) were announced which will take effect from 6 April 2025. Employees will not see a change in their NICs bill from April 2025 but the same cannot be said for employers. Until 5 April 2025, employers have generally paid Secondary Class 1 NICs […]

April 1, 2025

Shaw Gibbs appoints Angus MacGregor as Chief People Officer

Shaw Gibbs is delighted to announce the appointment of Angus MacGregor as Chief People Officer (CPO). Angus brings a wealth of experience from three decades in the financial services and legal sectors as both a legal and HR professional. Angus’ passion is developing talent management and people strategies that deliver rewarding careers which are aligned […]

April 1, 2025

Spring Statement 2025 – A decade of economic renewal

The chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her 2025 Spring Statement outlining key fiscal measures focused on growth and stability. While avoiding major tax changes, she confirmed cuts to welfare, civil service reductions, and increased defence spending. Find out more…

March 27, 2025

Shaw Gibbs welcomes Chris Wharton as Outsourcing Partner

Shaw Gibbs is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Wharton as Outsourcing Partner.  With 20 years of experience working with entrepreneurial businesses, he specialises in systems selection and transformation within client’s financial functions. Chris, who brings a robust practice background in sectors such as real estate, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and legal; joins Shaw Gibbs […]

March 7, 2025

Changes to Lease Accounting under FRS102

In October 2024, we talked about the forthcoming changes to Lease Accounting under FRS102. As businesses get ready for comparative year reporting, it’s important to refresh our memories on these changes and start preparing for the new rules that will kick-in for reporting periods commencing from January 1, 2026. These updates are a big deal […]

March 6, 2025

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  • I have been a client of Shaw Gibbs since the 1960's and have always found a professional but friendly response from the partners or staff

    I have been a client of Shaw Gibbs since the 1960's and have always found a professional but friendly response from the partners or staff

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