Insights
Insight • Hospitality
The revised Tipping Code has been withdrawn: what hospitality businesses should do now
Insight • Hospitality
The Government has withdrawn the draft revised Code of Practice on tips without explanation, creating uncertainty around proposed worker consultation requirements. However, the current tipping regime remains fully in force and hospitality businesses should not assume that future reforms have disappeared.
News • Real Estate and Construction
Changes to the Capital Goods Scheme for VAT
News • Real Estate and Construction
Following its announcement in the Spring 2025 Tax Update, the Government has now confirmed changes to the Capital Goods Scheme (CGS) that will take effect from 29 July 2026, with the aim of reducing VAT compliance burdens for VAT-registered businesses and organisations.
Devon Buffoni explores HMRC’s growing enforcement focus on profit shifting in AccountingWEB
Devon Buffoni, Associate Director in Buzzacott’s Business Tax team, has been featured in AccountingWEB exploring the Public Accounts Committee’s (PAC) recent report on HMRC’s large business compliance work and what it signals for multinational groups.
Financial Services
The most anticipated consultation for UK asset managers in a decade
Financial Services
On 14 July 2026, the FCA published three consultation papers , setting out the most substantial reform of the UK Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) regime.
Insight • Financial Services
What LLPs need to know following the Supreme Court decision in the BlueCrest case
Insight • Financial Services
The Supreme Court has provided important clarification on the interpretation of the salaried member rules in BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP v HMRC.
Deal • Professional Practices
Buzzacott advises on the acquisition of Godfrey Wilson by Gravita, backed by Tenzing
Deal • Professional Practices
We are delighted to have assisted Gravita on its acquisition of Godfrey Wilson, the award-winning Bristol-based charity accountancy firm.
Insight • Real Estate and Construction
Commercial property transactions: get capital allowances right early, and keep them right after
Insight • Real Estate and Construction
Tax issues rarely drive a deal, but they can materially affect its value. One area where this is particularly evident is the treatment of capital allowances on asset and property disposals. Capital allowances are a form of tax relief that lets businesses deduct the cost of qualifying capital assets, including fixtures within a building, such as heating, lighting, air-conditioning and lifts, from their taxable profits.
Insight • Charities and Not-For-Profits • Education
Further and Higher Education SORP 2026: Update webinar
Insight • Charities and Not-For-Profits • Education
The Further and Higher Education SORP brings significant changes to education providers and institutions. Watch our on-demand webinar to understand the changes to lease accounting and income recognition, and discover how your organisation can begin preparing for implementation.
Insight
Leaving the UK: Key UK tax considerations for internationally mobile individuals
Insight
An increasing number of UK individuals are choosing to relocate overseas, often attracted by new lifestyle opportunities, favourable climates, and the potential for long‑term wealth planning. With recent changes to both UK and many overseas jurisdictions’ tax legislation, careful planning is essential to ensure that a move abroad is both effective and sustainable. In this article, we explore some of the key UK tax considerations if you are considering leaving the UK, alongside an overview of some popular relocation destinations and why they continue to attract UK residents.
Insight • Charities and Not-For-Profits
Financial benchmarking report for professional bodies 2026
Insight • Charities and Not-For-Profits
We’re pleased to have collaborated with PARN for the first time on this financial benchmarking report for professional bodies. This report is PARN’s 16th edition and offers insights based on our extensive experience in the sector, PARN’s research base, and this year’s survey findings.