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Labour’s Christmas gift to the agricultural community

Just days before Christmas, the Labour government delivered an unexpected, and for many, much needed change of direction on its proposed Inheritance Tax (IHT) reforms for agricultural and business property. For farming families who have spent the past year facing significant uncertainty, the announcement has landed as a genuine moment of relief.

January 6, 2026

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‘Rotisserie Chicken Tax’ – The new Pasty Tax?

Little things, like in this case putting a ‘hot food’ sign near a product that is potentially not intended to be served hot, can make a difference! Businesses should regularly review their tax position and seek advice, as appropriate.

December 18, 2025
Charity trading

Charities and trading: Tax and accounting considerations

‘Charities may unwittingly end up paying tax if they carry out trading activities’

December 17, 2025

Patent Box tax relief: At a glance

The Patent Box is an important tax relief designed to encourage companies to develop and commercialise patents and other qualifying intellectual property (IP) within the UK.

December 11, 2025

Registration Requirement under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS)

Trustees and Directors beware! – a new Mandatory Registration Requirement under Automatic Exchange Of Information has been introduced with a deadline of 31st December 2025 and a potential penalty for late registration of up to £1,000.

December 11, 2025

R&D Claim Notification Form (CNF)

Virginia Mariscal-Rios, Corporate Tax Manager, and Will Sweeney, Associate Director for Corporate Tax, at Shaw Gibbs, take a closer look at the form used to notify and initiate R&D claims, while providing essential information.

December 10, 2025

Langdowns DFK rebrand as Shaw Gibbs

Same trusted team, now under the Shaw Gibbs brand, with wider expertise and broader services to support clients.

December 9, 2025

The Shaw Gibbs Group expands people expertise with acquisition of Reality HR

Shaw Gibbs has strengthened its advisory capabilities with the acquisition of Reality HR, one of the UK’s largest independent people management and learning and development consultancies. The deal broadens the Shaw Gibbs Group’s (Shaw Gibbs) service offering with a dedicated HR consultancy arm, creating a combined team of 645 professionals across 18 offices in Central and Southern England.

December 4, 2025

Martin and Company welcomes Louise Hosking as Private Client Tax Associate Director

Martin and Company, (part of the Shaw Gibbs Group), is delighted to announce the appointment of Louise Hosking as Private Client Tax Associate Director, effective this month. In this role, Louise will be responsible for looking after a portfolio of agricultural clients with all aspects of their accountancy and taxation needs, as well as supporting Will Nixey and the Thame Office as they continue to grow.

December 2, 2025

Budget 2025 Changes to Income Tax

The personal allowance and tax thresholds remain frozen until 2031, steadily pulling more people into higher tax bands. However, from April 2026, dividend tax rises by 2%, with further increases to savings and property income from 2027. Penny White, Associate Director Tax provides a detailed explanation.

November 28, 2025

What our clients say

  • 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

    Richard Preston

  • Thank you for being such a great partner in building our business!

    Thank you for being such a great partner in building our business!

    Oege de Moor - CEO, Semmle

  • Experience, expertise and support was not only invaluable from a financing perspective, but also in assisting us to determine the future strategy.

    Experience, expertise and support was not only invaluable from a financing perspective, but also in assisting us to determine the future strategy.

    Charles Parry – John Parry Estates Ltd

  • Shaw Gibbs’ service provides timely expertise at a reasonable cost

    Shaw Gibbs’ service provides timely expertise at a reasonable cost

    OATS Limited
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