sac@hawsons.co.uk aaronhemmington@hawsons.co.uk Autumn Budget 2025 SummaryChancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves set out tax-raising measures worth up to £26 billion in the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025. The increases will be achieved through a range of...
pjw@hawsons.co.uk 0114 266 7141If you’re a business owner, investor, or part of a family with significant assets, you may be considering how best to protect and pass on your wealth. Family Investment Companies (FICs) are an increasingly popular option for those...
ss@hawsons.co.ukHawsons Wealth Management welcomes Chartered Financial Planner Ben Peacock to the team We are pleased to announce that Ben Peacock has joined Hawsons Wealth Management as a Financial Adviser. Ben brings with him more than seven years of experience from...
aaronhemmington@hawsons.co.uk For most owner managed businesses, deciding what to do with company profits is a familiar and recurring challenge. Whether you are looking to extract profits for yourself, reinvest in your business or planning for the future, having a...
With the festive period now approaching, we are often asked by employers about the tax treatment of providing a staff Christmas party or giving Christmas gifts to employees. Here is a quick reminder of the rules for the tax year 2025/26.STAFF PARTIES What Christmas...
The government has announced a significant shift in the inheritance tax on pensions, with new rules set to take effect from 6 April 2027. These changes will alter the inheritance tax treatment of pension savings and could have a notable impact on estate and financial...
ss@hawsons.co.uk As you know, operating a care home comes with responsibilities that go beyond those in other sectors. You need to deliver care to vulnerable residents, manage the wellbeing of staff (who do an incredibly difficult job), in addition to working within...
The construction sector is driving one of the most significant shifts in business succession seen in recent years. 14% of all employee-owned businesses in the UK are in construction, following an 6,000% increase in companies moving to an Employee Ownership Trust since...
As part of H M Revenue & Customs goal to achieve being digital by 2030, with 90% of customer interactions being online, today they have announced a new online service for workers to take control of their tax affairs. To stay in line with the current technology...
If you've been under the impression that Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes are a distant concern, it's time to reconsider. Recent reforms are set to significantly impact business owners and farmers, particularly those with businesses or farms with values exceeding £1...
The Corporate Finance team at Hawsons Chartered Accountants has successfully advised Dutch leisure group, 24 Indoor on its recent acquisition of Rascals Party & Play Centre in Preston. This strategic acquisition means that leading European indoor playground brand,...
Hawsons Chartered Accountants has announced a significant investment in Bruce & Butler, a leading data protection and cybersecurity firm. This strategic alliance combines Hawsons' financial expertise with Bruce & Butler’s specialised services in data...