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Child Benefit Update: Key Deadline for Parents of 16–19-Year-Olds (even if you might have opted out)
If you have children aged 16 to 19, you may be entitled to continue receiving up to £1,354 per year in Child Benefit. However, this...
Shepherd Partnership
10 hours ago2 min read


Defra Opens New Round of Countryside Stewardship Capital Grants for England's Farmers
A new round of Countryside Stewardship Capital Grants is now open, with £150 million available to support environmental improvements and...
Shepherd Partnership
5 days ago1 min read


£150m Capital Grants offer returns to help farmers boost profit
As part of the government’s Plan for Change, Defra is reopening the Capital Grants offer. This new round will make £150 million of...
Shepherd Partnership
6 days ago2 min read


Cash Prize Competition: FSB Small Business Big Summer Giveaway
Self-employed individuals and small business owners across the UK can apply for a £10,000 cash prize through a competition led by the...
Shepherd Partnership
6 days ago1 min read


Winter Fuel Payments - plus a related scam alert
Winter Fuel Payments: 9 June 2025 Announcement Who is eligible? All pensioners in England and Wales ...
Shepherd Partnership
Jul 11 min read


Skipton Business Awards: Nominations Open!
Nominations are now open for this year's Skipton Business Awards! The award ceremony will take place on 6th October, and the deadline to...
charlotte8565
Jun 271 min read


Dividend Tax Planning for Small Business Owners in 2025/26
How to reduce your tax bill and pay yourself more efficiently The 2025/26 tax year has brought continued pressure on company directors. ...
Shepherd Partnership
Jun 252 min read


Key Tax Dates: July 2025
Here's a list of key UK tax dates and deadlines for the upcoming month. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions...
Shepherd Partnership
Jun 181 min read


HMRC are reducing paper communications
You might notice that fewer letters drop on your doormat from HMRC going forward. There are plans to reduce the number of letters HMRC...
Shepherd Partnership
Jun 101 min read


HMRC has updated their Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool
HMRC has recently released an update to its Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool, although the changes are mostly focused on user...
Shepherd Partnership
Jun 93 min read


HMRC Targeted by £47 Million Fraud – What You Need to Know
A recent incident involving HMRC, meant organised criminals managed to fraudulently claim £47 million by exploiting stolen personal data....
Shepherd Partnership
Jun 61 min read


Upcoming Changes to APR and BPR: Time to Rethink Your Estate Planning?
If you’re a business owner or farmer with valuable trading assets, changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules are will have a significant...
Shepherd Partnership
Jun 53 min read


Almost half of sole traders aren't prepared for MTD (according to survey)
According to new research from IRIS Software Group, who surveyed 1,000 UK sole traders, nearly half (45%) of UK sole traders –...
Shepherd Partnership
Jun 41 min read


Don’t get caught out with fraudsters using the new ID checks as an opportunity to scam you
What is happening with the checks? Individuals in the UK can now voluntarily verify their identity with Companies House. This is part of...
Shepherd Partnership
Jun 32 min read


A new grandson for Heather
Congratulations to Heather, whose third grandson has arrived! Rupert is a little brother for Theo and is Heather's daughter, Amy's second...
Shepherd Partnership
Jun 21 min read


Farming News: Equipment fund now open for applications
Farmers are now able to apply for grants worth up to £25,000 each to invest in machinery that boosts farm productivity. Applications for...
Shepherd Partnership
May 301 min read


£30 million boost for HLS farmers
At the NFU Conference in February, the Secretary of State promised farmers there would be an increase to the payment rates for a range...
Shepherd Partnership
May 291 min read


Why More Businesses Are Moving to the Cloud for their Accounting Records
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, cloud accounting software is rapidly becoming the preferred choice for businesses of all...
Shepherd Partnership
May 282 min read


Cyber Attacks on Retail Giants: Essential Lessons for All Businesses
The recent cyber attacks on major UK retailers show that no business is completely safe from cyber threats, even large, seemingly...
Shepherd Partnership
May 271 min read


Farming News: Defra Announces Grants for Commercialising Agricultural Innovation in England
UK registered SMEs working in agriculture can apply for grant and investment support through the Defra Farming Innovation Investor...
Shepherd Partnership
May 271 min read
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