Budget
October 2026 Newsletter
The Autumn Budget takes place on 28 October 2026. After months of speculation about capital gains tax, inheritance tax, pensions, and social care funding, Chancellor Healey will set out his plans this month. October is therefore unlike any other month in recent memory: the decisions clients make in the first four weeks could look very…
Read MoreSeptember 2026 Newsletter
The Autumn Budget date is confirmed for 28 October 2026, and decisions made before it lands will matter more than those made after. This month’s newsletter explains what that means in practical terms for clients with assets, disposals, or transactions under consideration, alongside September compliance obligations that need attention now. New for September: From 2027,…
Read MoreAugust 2026 Newsletter
August arrives with a new Prime Minister in Downing Street, a packed set of deadlines, and the clearest signal yet that the Autumn Budget will bring significant tax changes. For businesses and individuals with assets, disposals, or investment decisions under consideration, the next few months matter more than usual. August also brings a number of immediate…
Read MoreJuly 2026 Newsletter
July arrives against a backdrop of significant political change. Keir Starmer’s resignation on 22 June has raised questions about the direction of tax policy ahead of an Autumn Budget, and clients with disposals or transactions under consideration should read the planning section below before acting. Alongside the politics, July brings two back-to-back payment deadlines, the…
Read MoreMarch 2026 Newsletter
As we approach the end of the 2025/26 tax year and prepare for the start of 2026/27 on 6 April, March is a critical planning month for business owners, landlords and individuals. Alongside the Spring statement delivered on 3 March, several structural changes to tax administration and employment costs are coming into effect. Digital reporting,…
Read MoreA guide to the Autumn Budget 2025
Introduction The Chancellor delivered her long-awaited, very late Budget, highlighting intentions to review public spending, freeze thresholds, remove and reform specific allowances, and announce future tax increases. It was a Budget that added more complexity to an already complex tax system. As with previous Budgets, this complexity may increase as we will see several consultations…
Read MoreWhat the Budget Could Mean for Your Money: Six Big Tax and Finance Changes to Watch
Income tax, pensions, property, ISAs and more – here’s what to expect from the Budget and how you can prepare. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set the stage for significant tax and spending changes in her autumn Budget on 26 November 2025. Millions of homeowners, savers, and pensioners could be affected. With two weeks to go…
Read MoreNovember 2025 Newsletter
We’re pleased to share the November 2025 edition of the Mercian Accountants Newsletter. With the Autumn Budget set for 26 November, attention is turning to how the Chancellor will balance the public finances while maintaining her pledge not to raise Income Tax, VAT, or National Insurance. As we mark Remembrance Sunday, we also take a…
Read MoreOctober 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to the October 2025 edition of the Mercian Accountants Newsletter. With the Autumn Budget 2025 confirmed for 26 November, attention is fixed on how the Chancellor might tackle the public finance deficit and what that could mean for taxpayers and businesses. Before then, measures from the Autumn Budget 2024 are expected to come into…
Read MoreSpring Statement 2025
As the days grow longer and the weather (hopefully) starts to improve, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves took to the dispatch box on 26 March 2025 to deliver her first Spring Statement. While many of us are busy thinking about Easter plans or tackling the garden, the Treasury has been hard at work pruning the public…
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