October 15, 2026
Major business consequences of Deposit Return Scheme
Manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and retailers are being warned that significant regulatory change is coming under the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
October 14, 2026
Value of R&D relief up, number of claims down
New research on companies claiming Research and Development (R&D) tax credits shows the value of tax relief support was £8.2 billion, an increase of 5%, while the number of R&D tax credit claims decreased by 17% for 2024-25.
April 27, 2026
Shared Office Spaces Being Hit by Increased Business Rates
Recent changes to the way co-working spaces are assessed for business rates are causing considerable concern in the business community. Some estimate that the changes amount to a £600 million stealth tax raid.
April 23, 2026
Valuing Your Business: What Buyers Look for and What You Can Do About It
If you are thinking about selling your business, whether that is in six months or six years, one of the first questions you will probably ask yourself is “what’s it worth?”
April 22, 2026
CBAM Rules: What Importers Need to Know
The government has published further draft legislation on the UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This will have consequences for importers bringing certain carbon-intensive goods into the UK.
April 20, 2026
New “Right to Try” Legislation Removes a Key Barrier to Work for Disabled People
At the end of April 2026, new legislation will come into force designed to address the fear of losing benefits support if a new job does not work out.
April 16, 2026
State Pension Amounts Increase… But So Does the State Pension Age
Last week marked a 4.8% rise in both the basic and new State Pensions. This could mean an additional £575 annually for many pensioners.
April 15, 2026
Are You Ready for E-Invoicing?
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently released a research paper on how small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) view electronic invoicing, also called e-invoicing.
April 13, 2026
New Rules to Eliminate Costly Subscription Traps
New rules, which are expected to come into force from spring 2027, will make it easier for people to avoid costly subscription traps.
April 9, 2026
Should You Incorporate Your Business?
If you have been running a business for a while, maybe as a sole trader or in a partnership, you may have heard someone say, “You should incorporate”.
Our Core Services
Bookkeeping
Stressed out with paperwork? Let Butterworths Accountants take it off your hands. Simply drop off your invoices, bank statements and records, and we will take care of all the processing for you.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
From 6 April 2026, the major change under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) comes into effect in the UK. This is a significant update to how certain self-employed individuals and landlords report their income to HMRC.
Business start-up
Starting a business is a really exciting time, but we know it is also a very busy time. You will no doubt have your plans in place and the drive to succeed, but you may not be aware of all the financial aspects involved.
Accounting
Butterworths can help reduce the time you spend on admin work, letting you focus on what is really important to your business.
VAT
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax that must be paid when purchasing services or goods. At Butterworths we can help you through the whole VAT process, including:
Payroll
Worried about a PAYE inspection? Butterworths Accountants’ PAYE Healthcheck service is designed to identify PAYE issues before HMRC does.
Tax
Need help with your tax return or want to pay less tax? Butterworths Accountants provide personal tax services for both business owners and private individuals.