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05 Mar 26

Wood Group’s £13m FCA Fine: The High Cost of Inaccurate Financial Reporting | RiverView Portfolio

Joe Palmer

Wood Group’s £13m FCA Fine: The High Cost of Inaccurate Financial Reporting Bottom line: “Nearly right” reporting is still wrong — and regulators (and investors) treat it that way.A recent FCA enforcement case involving John Wood Group PLC is a timely reminder that accuracy in financial reporting is not just…

HM Revenue & Customs building sign ahead of mandatory tax adviser registration from 18 May 2026

26 Feb 26

HMRC Mandatory Tax Adviser Registration from 18 May 2026: What UK Practices Must Do

Joe Palmer

HMRC Mandatory Tax Adviser Registration from 18 May 2026: What UK Practices Must Do From 18 May 2026, HMRC is rolling out a mandatory registration requirement for tax advisers who interact with HMRC on behalf of clients. Registration is tied to an Agent Services Account (ASA) and will be introduced…

02 Feb 26

UK Top 100 Taxpayers Paid £5.7bn – What This Means for Business Owners

Joe Palmer

UK’s Top 100 Taxpayers Paid a Record £5.7bn What Does This Mean for Business Owners? The UK’s 100 highest taxpayers paid a record £5.7bn in tax in a single year, according to publicly reported figures from the latest Sunday Times Tax List. The headline number has attracted plenty of attention.…

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29 Jan 26

Major Companies House Profit and Loss Filing Changes Paused

Joe Palmer

Small Company Directors: Major Companies House Profit and Loss Filing Changes Paused What This Means for You and Your Business If you run a small limited company, you may have seen headlines over the last year suggesting that your full profit and loss account could soon become publicly available at…

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24 Nov 25

Company Secretarial: Protecting Your Company’s Data and Confidentiality

Joe Palmer

Company Secretarial: Protecting Your Company’s Data and Confidentiality RiverView Portfolio · 11 December 2025 Information is one of your most valuable assets. At RiverView Portfolio, we treat the company secretarial records we manage as central to your governance, reputation and control. Security and confidentiality are built into every step of…

Company Secretarial and Corporate Governance

03 Nov 25

Company Secretarial – building stronger businesses through Expert Governance Advice

Joe Palmer

Company Secretarial – Building Stronger Businesses Through Expert Governance Advice Put governance at the heart of performance, trust, and sustainable growth. Why Good Governance Matters More Than Ever Strong corporate governance is no longer optional; it is essential for business growth, trust, and sustainability. In an era of tighter regulation…

From 13 October 2025, all Companies House WebFiling accounts must use GOV.UK One Login. Here’s how to prepare and what to expect.

10 Oct 25

WebFiling moves to GOV.UK One Login – October 2025

Joe Palmer

WebFiling to require GOV.UK One Login from 13 October 2025 From 13 October 2025, you’ll no longer be able to access your Companies House WebFiling account with your old sign-in details. All users will instead log in through GOV.UK One Login, the government’s new unified login system designed to make…

Gov UK website, on the Companies House Page

01 Aug 25

ECCTA Implementation Timeline: What Businesses Must Know

Joe Palmer

ECCTA Implementation Timeline: What Businesses Must Know August 6th 2025 Important Update: Identity Verification for Directors and PSCs From 18th November 2025, all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their identity with Companies House. This change is part of the Economic Crime and…

29 Apr 25

Making Tax Digital: Choosing the Right HMRC-Compliant Software

Joe Palmer

Making Tax Digital: Choosing the Right HMRC-Compliant Software The shift towards Making Tax Digital (MTD) represents one of the most significant changes to the UK tax system in recent history. Its goal is clear: to make it easier for individuals and businesses to get their tax right and keep on…

16 Apr 25

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: Frequently Asked Questions

Joe Palmer

Big Changes Ahead: Get Ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax From April 2026, major changes are coming to how many self-employed individuals and landlords report their income. Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will soon become mandatory for thousands across the UK — and with change often…