Payroll & HR Minimum Wage Rates 2026: Updated Figures and the HMRC Crackdown. The rate in your payroll software is only part of the check. With employers facing repayments, penalties and public naming, the hours and deductions behind each payslip matter too. Rates and guidance checked: 9 September 2026 |…

Profitability & business planning The Small Cost Increases That Quietly Eat Into Your Profit. A few extra pounds on a software subscription. A supplier putting its prices up. Higher fuel costs. Increased insurance. Another wage increase. None of these may look serious on its own, but together they can quietly…

Companies House Companies House Identity Verification: What Directors and PSCs Need to Do Now. Identity verification is now a legal requirement for company directors and people with significant control. But your deadline depends on the role you hold and when that role began. Quick answer. Companies House identity verification became…

Business finance Five Numbers Every Business Owner Should Know. Your accounts can tell you what happened last year. Running the business well means understanding what is happening now. These five figures give business owners a much clearer picture of cash, upcoming commitments and how much financial breathing room they really…

html = r”’ Business advice Cash flow Are You Relying Too Heavily on One Customer? A major customer can be brilliant for business. But if too much of your revenue, profit or cash flow depends on them, their next decision could have a much bigger effect on your business than…

Limited companies Companies House Business support Five company changes your accountant needs to know about. Tell your accountant when the business changes, not months later. Early information helps keep Companies House records, tax registrations, payroll and accounts aligned. 8 min read  |  Published 13 August 2026  |  RiverView Portfolio Quick…

Payroll & HR Why Some Employees May Receive a Low Earner’s Pension Payment From HMRC. HMRC is contacting around one million eligible individuals from August 2026. Employers do not need to process the payments, but payroll teams may receive questions from affected employees. 5 min read Updated August 2026 RiverView…

Business rates update New 20% business rates cut announced for pubs, clubs and live music venues. Eligible properties in England are expected to receive a new reduction from April 2027, although several important eligibility and implementation details are still to be confirmed. Quick answer The Government has announced a 20%…

Self Assessment | Company directors New Director Tax Reporting Rules: What Business Owners and Company Directors Need to Know. From the 2025/26 tax year, directors who already complete a Self Assessment return must provide more detailed information about their directorships and, where relevant, their close company interests. Quick answer This…