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The legislative framework governing the temporary labour market includes the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (the Conduct Regulations).

The Finance Act 2026 introduces a new settlement opportunity for taxpayers with outstanding loan charge liabilities, following the McCann review.

For most of my career as a tax professional, I have been fascinated by the idea of doing things better, smarter and in a more technology-enabled way.

From 1 April 2026, HMRC has enhanced enforcement powers designed to target advisers who intentionally facilitate tax losses. These are introduced by Finance Act 2026 ss 250-253 and Sch 22.

The introduction of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from 6 April 2026 is often described as a broad reform affecting sole traders and landlords alike.

This article examines HMRC’s interpretation of when a UK property business commences and considers whether the statutory framework supports an alternative analysis.

Heritage estates do not fit neatly into the UK’s inheritance tax framework. They are not simply investment portfolios to be traded or businesses to be broken up.

There have been numerous tribunals concerning mixed-use stamp duty land tax, many reflecting HMRC’s resistance to marginal claims.

Once in a while (but not often), taxpayers win cases in the courts where there is an alleged tax avoidance element.

The CIOT responded to a technical consultation on draft regulations (The Income Tax (Construction Industry Scheme) (Amendment) Regulations 2026), which would exempt payments made to local authoriti