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Spring Newsletter 2026

Spring has brought a busy start to 2026, and our first newsletter of the year offers a timely update as we approach the end of the tax year.

Get ready for changes to the National Minimum Wage

All employers need to be aware that the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates are increasing on 1‌‌‌ ‌‌April 2026.

Rural Seminar 2026 – Moving Forward [Musselburgh]

3 March 2026

Rural Seminar 2026 – Moving Forward [Berwick upon Tweed]

26 February 2026

Scotland vs England – A Taxpayer Comparison *UPDATED*

We have recently updated our Scotland vs England Taxpayer comparison from our original blog post of January 2024. Following the…

GWA Apprenticeships – National Apprenticeship Week 2026

Each year we proudly support National Apprenticeship Week (#NAW2026), celebrated in February. As part of this year’s activities, we…

Scottish Budget 2026/27

Shona Robison’s final Scottish Budget for 2026/27 was delivered yesterday after a delay caused by the late UK Budget, marking a pivotal moment ahead of the May Holyrood elections and her departure from frontline politics. The Budget sets out tax, welfare, and public‑service plans that will shape Scotland’s political debate over the coming months.

Christmas and New Year Office Hours

Our Office opening hours during the festive period are as follows:

Planning for Care in Later Life

Many of us take steps to prepare for retirement – setting aside savings, managing our Inheritance Tax position, or making Wills. Yet one crucial area often gets overlooked: planning for future care needs.

End of Year Tax Planning

You should review your personal and investment situation before the April 2026 deadline to ensure you have made the most of any available allowances and reliefs.

Preparing for Making Tax Digital: What Sole Traders and Landlords Need to Know

From April 2026, the way many sole traders and landlords report their income to HMRC will undergo a major transformation.

New Companies House Identity Verification Rules – What You Need to Know

Companies House has now rolled out mandatory identity verification requirements for Company Directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs). These changes form part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, aimed at improving the integrity of the UK’s corporate register and reducing fraud.