Accountancy Blog

Rushtons provide businesses with legally correct and accurate information regarding tax and accountancy to keep them on the right path. Within our accountancy blog you will find a mixture of our company latest news as well as industry specific information you need to be aware of.

15 Sep 2025

Contactless Payments: Could the £100 Limit Soon Disappear?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched proposals that could see the £100 limit on contactless card payments raised - or even removed altogether. If agreed, shoppers may soon be able to pay for larger supermarket trips or restaurant bills with just a tap, without needing to enter a PIN.

08 Sep 2025

Rising Borrowing Costs Put Pressure on the Chancellor

The UK government is facing a fresh financial squeeze after long-term borrowing costs climbed to their highest level in a generation. The yield on 30-year government bonds (known as gilts) has reached 5.72% – the highest since 1998.

01 Sep 2025

Six Lessons for Businesses from Royal Mail’s Return to Profit

After three years of losses, it’s been reported that Royal Mail has returned to profit under its new owner, Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.

05 Aug 2025

UK Economy on the Mend, Says IMF - But Bumps in the Road Remain

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation assessing that the UK economy is recovering, with modest growth expected this year and stronger momentum building into 2026. But global uncertainty, cautious consumers, and inflation pressures could still slow things down.

30 Jul 2025

Google's New AI Search: Fewer Clicks, Fewer Links

Google is launching a new AI-powered search feature that could change how people find information online - and how they find your business.

25 Jul 2025

Maximise the profits in your business

When it comes to growing a business, many people focus on increasing sales. But sales alone don’t pay the bills - profit does. If you want your business to thrive, it’s important to look beyond the top line and focus on what’s actually left at the end of the day.

22 Jul 2025

UK Economy: Growth Falters, Inflation Rises – Practical Takeaways for Business Owners

Business owners across the UK are facing an increasingly complex economic picture. Inflation has crept up again and recent figures show the economy has contracted for two months in a row. So, what’s really going on - and what should you be doing as a business owner?

18 Jul 2025

Are You Making Use of the Employment Allowance?

The Tax Faculty of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is encouraging employers to take a fresh look at the Employment Allowance. If you have a payroll and are not already claiming this allowance, it could reduce your employer national insurance contributions (NICs) by up to £10,500 for the 2025/26 tax year.

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