New Wave of Capital Grants for England's Farmers
7 July 2025Last week Defra announced the re-introduction of capital grants for farmers in England. This scheme, which follows the unexpected closure...
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VAT: Case Study of a New House Developer
3 July 2025As part of our series of articles about VAT and property development please find an outline a recent case study where our advice enabled...
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Pros and Cons of the Option to Tax on a Property
2 July 2025The "Option to Tax" on a commercial property or land allows commercial property developers and owners to opt to charge VAT on certain property...
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VAT on Onward Intention of the Developer
1 July 2025This is particularly important and determines whether you can recover VAT on the construction costs and other professional fees of the...
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Charity Update July 2025
1 July 2025Discover the latest insights into the charity sector with the Kreston UK Charities Report 2025...
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Commercial to Residential Property: VAT Implications
30 June 2025Whether you are a developer, landlord, or investor, understanding how VAT regulations apply to such projects is crucial...
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We Earn 2025/2026 Great Place To Work Certification™
30 June 2025We’re proud to announce that for the second year in a row we have been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, a prestigious award based entirely...
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AI, Tax and the Digital Shift: What Businesses Need to Know
30 June 2025The growing use of AI and automation in the UK tax system is set to reshape how businesses engage with compliance, reporting and reliefs...
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Finance Update June 2025
30 June 2025In this month’s Enews there is lots to update you on including, James Cowper Kreston being shortlisted as a finalist for the...
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Our Corporate Finance team advises Agathos
27 June 2025Our Corporate Finance team recently provided financial due diligence services to Agathos Management LLP on their investment in...
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College Attached to University Qualifies for VAT Exemption
25 June 2025Solent Pathway Campus Ltd is a Joint Venture between Solent University and another company. Students obtain a foundation award...
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Our Corporate Finance team advises IBS Office Solutions
24 June 2025Our Corporate Finance team advises IBS Office Solutions on their sale to Buck Star Managed Services Limited...
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Education Update June 2025
24 June 2025In this month's Education Update, we look at the Charity SORP Changes. The long-awaited exposure draft of the new charity statement of...
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The VAT Tribunal - VAT education exemption
23 June 2025A recent First Tier Tribunal (FTT) found that dance classes provided as tuition were outside the VAT exemption because the subjects...
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Wider interpretation of the VAT fundraising exemption
20 June 2025HMRC issued a Revenue & Customs Brief this week confirming the VAT Upper Tribunal decision in January in favour of the Yorkshire...
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HMRC’s R&D advance clearances consultation
19 June 2025HMRC recently asked for views on creating a expanded clearance process for R&D tax relief. The aim is to give companies more certainty...
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Expanding your Business into the UK and Europe
17 June 2025The UK Government wants to encourage multinational companies to come to the UK. Tax legislation in the UK makes the UK a ...
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Our Rural Specialists Cautiously Welcome Spending Review
12 June 2025James Cowper Kreston’s rural team joins industry bodies in cautiously welcoming the outcome of the Spending Review, whilst acknowledging that the...
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