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How to test your financial controls before they become business risks

06 August 2026 - Leisyen Cox

Most organisations have financial controls in place. Purchase orders require approval, bank reconciliations are completed each month and payroll follows an established process. But how often are those controls tested to make sure they’re actually working? As organisations grow, processes naturally evolve. Staff take on additional responsibilities, systems change, and shortcuts can develop to keep...

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Why stamp duty matters if you’re selling a mixed-use property

05 August 2026 - Emma Walker

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Autumn Budget 2026

04 August 2026 - Jason Fayers

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VAT on domestic electricity to fall to 0%: What does it mean for households?

30 July 2026 - Paula Mason

The Government has announced that the rate of VAT on domestic electricity will be reduced from 5% to 0% from 1 October 2026, in a move designed to help households with the cost of living ahead of winter. For most households, the change will happen automatically, with no need to make a claim. The Government...

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