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Stocks Rise on Middle East Ceasefire  • Stock markets (MSCI World Index) have only declined by 4.1% since the Iran…

Why More People Are Paying 40% Tax, and How to Avoid the Costly Traps.

Have you ever wondered what happens to the tax you hand over to HMRC?

Greaves West & Ayre recently hosted two highly successful and well attended Rural Seminars, bringing together clients and sector specialists for insight, discussion, and practical guidance.

At GWA, we are always proud to support and engage with the vibrant communities across Berwick-upon-Tweed, North Northumberland, and the Scottish Borders. These past few months have been no exception, with our team actively involved in a wide range of local events and initiatives.

The MGTS Qualis Funds entered 2026 with strong momentum following an impressive 2025. A defining theme across both portfolios has been disciplined diversification, with performance driven by a broad range of uncorrelated positions rather than dependence on any single macroeconomic call.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ second Labour Budget was delivered in late November 2025 amid lots of speculation as to possible tax changes and given the backdrop of the significant changes made in the previous year.

HMRC’s phased rollout of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD) is now underway, and the changes will significantly affect sole traders and landlords across the country, find out more in the full article.

Significant payroll reforms are coming in April 2026, and employers running their own payroll need to be prepared. Here’s a quick guide to the key changes and what they mean for you.

Companies House continues with the roll-out of the major reforms introduced under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.

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This year sees the departure of one of our long standing Partners, Douglas Gould. Douglas, who is based in our Haddington Office, retires on 31 March this year. We recently took some time to chat to him about his long career.