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Autumn Budget 2025 – What it means for Professional Services firms Accountancy | Legal | Consulting | Recruitment | Architecture & Design | Marketing Agencies | HR consultancies Delivered 26 November 2025 The professional services sector faces a unique mix of people-based cost pressures, rising tax burdens and changes that affect remuneration planning for leaders and par ...

Autumn Budget 2025 – What it means for tech & innovation businesses Digital | Fintech | Biotech | Engineering | SaaS | AI | Deep TechDelivered 26 November 2025 The 2025 Autumn Budget delivered a mix of investment-friendly incentives and rising tax pressures, particularly affecting high-growth companies and scale-ups. Below is a focused summary of the key measures that mat ...

Autumn Budget 2025 – What it means for Manufacturing & Logistics businesses Delivered 26 November 2025 The Autumn Budget 2025 mixes fresh incentives to invest with higher long-term tax and cost pressures. Here’s a focused overview for manufacturers, logistics operators, warehousing and supply chain businesses. Capital Investment in plant, machinery & fleet New 40% F ...

Autumn Budget 2025: What it means for SMEs and Owner-Managed Businesses The Chancellor delivered her 2025 Budget today.  Here are the main changes  for your business, your cashflow, and planning for your year ahead. The Good News for SMEs Corporation tax stays the same Rates remain unchanged, keeping the UK the lowest in the G7.This stability is helpful for SME planning and ...

Autumn Budget 2025 – What it means for start-ups & scale-ups Delivered 26 November 2025(For founders, early-stage teams, pre-seed to Series C, and fast-growth ventures) The Autumn Budget introduces new incentives for investment and talent retention — but also rising tax pressures that founders should plan for early. Here’s the clearest overview of what matters to young an ...

Find out what the Autumn Budget 2025 means to individuals and families. Ward Williams Chartered Accountants provides a breakdown. 

The Chancellor announced her 2025 Autumn Budget Statement on Wednesday 26th November. Ward Williams Chartered Accountants shares the highlights of the announcement.

From 1 December 2025, the FSCS deposit protection limit will rise from £85,000 to £120,000 per eligible depositor, per UK‑authorised institution, with temporary high balance cover increasing to £1.4 million for major life events such as property sales or inheritance. This article explains what the higher limits mean in practice for individuals, joint account holders, businesses, and group structures, and outlines practical steps to review and restructure accounts so more of your cash stays fully protected if a bank fails.

With Christmas just around the corner, we’re delighted to share the results of our staff charity nominations for this year’s festive donation. We were truly moved by the number of heartfelt submissions from across our team, each one highlighting a cause making a real difference in people’s lives and within our communities. After careful consideration, we’re proud to announce t ...

As the festive season approaches, please note our adjusted opening hours over Christmas and New Year: December Friday 19th: Christmas Party – Closing early at 4:00pm Monday 22nd: Open 8:30am – 5:00pm Tuesday 23rd: Open 8:30am – 5:00pm Wednesday 24th (Christmas Eve): Closing early at 3:00pm Thursday 25th (Christmas Day): Closed Friday 26th (Boxing ...