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Here you will find all the latest news, views and helpful guides in relation to accountancy, taxation and running a business.

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12th Feb 2026
Can Your Company Own a Holiday Home Reward Your Team While Saving Tax Friend & Grant Accountants

Can Your Company Own a Holiday Home? Reward Your Team While Saving Tax

Offering a company holiday home can be an excellent benefit to offer your staff. We explore this unique perk and how it can help you build a rewards package for staff and save tax.

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5th Feb 2026
Time to Move From Being a Solopreneur to an Entrepreneur Friend & Grant Accountants

Time to Move From Being a Solopreneur to an Entrepreneur?

Are you ready to take the step from solopreneur to entrepreneur? We look at the signs you are ready for the shift and the key steps to consider.

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29th Jan 2026
Employee Ownership Trusts in 2026 Flexible Succession Planning with Tax Benefits Friend & Grant Accountants

Employee Ownership Trusts in 2026: Flexible Succession Planning with Tax Benefits

Despite the changes announced in the Autumn Budget, Employee Ownership Trusts are still a valuable tool in succession planning in 2026. We explore the changes and the benefits.

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22nd Jan 2026
The New Way to Reward Employees Benefits That Really Matter Friend & Grant Accountants

The New Way to Reward Employees: Benefits That Really Matter

We take a look a the benefits that truly matter to your employees and how to create an attractive benefits package for your team.

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15th Jan 2026
Stealth Tax The Budget Impact on Directors and How to Plan for 2026 Friend & Grant Accountants

“Stealth Tax” The Budget Impact on Directors and How to Plan for 2026

For directors planning ahead in 2026 we take a look at how you can protect your income, safeguard your business, and plan effectively.

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14th Jan 2026

Property Newsletter January 2026

January 2026 updates in the property sector including delays to the implementation of the leasehold & freehold act, VAT on flat maintenance, the High Value council tax surcharge, visitor levy in the UK and victory for campaigners in Gwynedd.

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13th Jan 2026

January 2026 Newsletter

January 2026 updates including the latest on MTD for income Tax, employees working from home expenses, the mandatory payrolling of BIK from April 2027 and what this means, along with E-Invoicing, a Chicken VAT Tribunal and advisory fuel rates.

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8th Jan 2026
Plan, Protect and Grow Your Business in 2026 Friend & Grant Accountants

Plan, Protect and Grow Your Business in 2026

A new year brings change and fresh perspective. We take a look at the year ahead and how you can plan, protect and grow your business in 2026 and achieve your goals.

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31st Dec 2025
EMI Scheme Expansion in 2026 A Big Opportunity for Scale-Ups Friend & Grant Accountants

EMI Scheme Expansion in 2026: A Big Opportunity for Scale-Ups

EMI schemes are share option plans designed for smaller, high-growth companies, enabling employees to receive equity in a tax-efficient way while helping businesses incentivise and retain key talent. From 6 April 2026, the rules governing EMI schemes will be expanded, offering businesses greater flexibility and increased capacity. In this article, we explore what these changes mean.

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