http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk en-us Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:55:53 +0100 Rocketspark http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/post/26573/british-businesses-and-artificial-intelligence/ There is a clear gap at the centre of the UK business conversation.  In recent years, public discussion about Artificial Intelligence (AI) has focused on dramatic claims.  Some people say AI will completely change how we live and work, while others warn that it will wipe out many office jobs.But if you look beyond the headlines and focus on small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), the reality is much more practical and positive.  Most British business owners are not trying to bui... Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:36:23 +0100 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/#post26573 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/post/26548/the-payroll-revolution/ For decades, the British summer ritual for finance directors and human resource managers has been defined by a singular, universally dreaded acronym: the P11D.  Every July, an avalanche of paperwork would descend upon HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), detailing everything from company cars and private medical insurance to gym memberships and the occasional corporate lunch.  It was a retrospective, clunky, and exhausting exercise in compliance.  Whitehall has now decided to change t... Fri, 29 May 2026 13:07:53 +0100 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/#post26548 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/post/26507/time-to-pay-up/ Late payments have been a painful and persistent problem for small businesses for decades.  Whether you’re a tradesperson waiting months for a contractor to settle an invoice, a family‑run firm juggling cashflow, or a freelancer chasing overdue bills, the impact is the same –  stress, uncertainty, and unnecessary financial pressure.Now, the UK Government has announced the toughest crackdown on late payments in more than 25 years, with a package of reforms designed to protect smal... Thu, 21 May 2026 10:37:22 +0100 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/#post26507 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/post/26456/cyber-crime-is-becoming-physical/ According to the BBC, there’s been a disturbing evolution in cyber‑crime where there’s been an increasing use of physical threats and real‑world intimidation alongside digital attacks.  For years, ransomware gangs have relied on encrypting systems, stealing data, and demanding payment.  But the BBC highlights that criminals are now going further – threatening violence, stalking employees, and even orchestrating kidnappings.This shift marks a dangerous new chapter in the cyber... Mon, 11 May 2026 12:26:01 +0100 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/#post26456 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/post/26421/supporting-women-in-work-as-a-small-business/ For many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the phrase "employment law update" can often feel like a looming administrative shadow.  However, as we look at the landscape of the UK workforce today - shaped by the recent Employment Rights Act and the shifting data from the PwC Women in Work Index - it is clear that these changes are not just about compliance.  They are about the long-term sustainability and growth of our businesses.In the UK, the narrative of women in work is at ... Fri, 01 May 2026 17:52:20 +0100 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/#post26421 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/post/26387/what-the-uks-energy-reforms-mean-for-businesses/ For years, British households and businesses have lived with an uncomfortable truth: even as the country has expanded its renewable energy capacity, electricity prices have remained stubbornly tied to the global gas market.  When international gas prices surge - whether due to conflict, supply disruption or geopolitical tension - UK electricity bills rise in tandem.Now, the Government has announced what it describes as “decisive action” to break this link.  At the same time, BBC Ne... Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:36:52 +0100 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/#post26387 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/post/26295/uk-economic-update/ The start of 2026 has brought unexpected challenges for UK households and businesses alike.  Despite a fragile ceasefire now in place following the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, the economic "aftershocks" are being felt across the High Street and in the domestic budgets of millions.  For clients of our accountancy practice, understanding these shifts is vital for effective planning and resilience.A Sharp Dip in Consumer ConfidenceAccording to the BBC, recent data from the ... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:24:45 +0100 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/#post26295 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/post/26167/hmrc-changes-to-income-tax-filing/ The UK tax system has been undergoing a major transformation.  One of the latest changes has been the introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD), HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) long-term initiative to modernise the UK’s tax administration system by 2030.  HMRC’s objective is to move toward a system in which individuals and businesses are increasingly required to keep and submit tax data digitally, and closer to when the transactions occur.MTD is being introduced gradually for diffe... Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:50:02 +0000 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/#post26167 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/post/26131/taking-company-profit-via-dividends/ In the oak-panelled boardrooms of the City of London and the studios of Silicon Fen, the same corporate structure underpins ambition: the private limited company.  It offers protection, credibility and tax planning flexibility.  Yet for many owner-directors, the move from employee to office-holder introduces a level of statutory responsibility that is often underestimated.Few areas illustrate this better than dividends, and, in particular, the importance of getting the paperwork right.... Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:20:38 +0000 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/#post26131 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/post/26075/the-future-of-uk-interest-rates/ The Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75% on 5 February.  This decision followed a closely divided vote by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), with five votes in favour and four against.  While a change was not widely expected after December’s reduction, the Bank’s latest comments suggest that further cuts are becoming more likely later this year.Governor Andrew Bailey told the BBC that the current economic backdrop was “encouraging”, but said more evidence of... Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:59:09 +0000 http://www.blog.atnpartnership.co.uk/blog/#post26075