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I had the pleasure of attending the West Suffolk College Lecturing & Business Networking event on 11 June. It was a very enjoyable and insightful day. I was tempted to try out the VR headsets in the University and Professional Development Centre, but knowing me, I would probably have ended up with an injury! Apprenticeship…

Borage (Borago officinalis) is becoming an increasingly attractive novel crop for UK growers seeking diversification, strong margins and environmental benefits. Recognised for its vivid blue star‑shaped flowers and exceptional appeal to pollinators, borage thrives in UK conditions and is primarily cultivated for its seeds. These seeds are pressed to produce borage oil, one of the…

The UK government has confirmed some significant changes to Companies House filing requirements, with new rules set to come into force from 1 April 2028. While these reforms have been in discussion for some time, we now have much clearer guidance on what they will mean in practice for small and micro-sized companies and the…

One month until the first Making Tax Digital for Income Tax quarter-end, are you ready?   The first quarterly reporting period for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) ends in less than a month: 5 July 2026 for standard quarters 30 June 2026 for those elected to use calendar quarters   The first…

The government has announced an increase in the tax free mileage rate for the use of personal cars on business journeys, the first change in over 15 years. The approved rate has risen from 45p to 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles in a tax year, with 25p per mile continuing to…

On 20th May, two Whitings teams took part in the Fraser Dawbarns Charity Ely Treasure Hunt, raising funds for the Cambridge and Ely Child Contact Centres.   The event began at The Almonry with refreshments, before teams set off on a roughly one-mile route around Ely. Armed with clues, we searched high and low for…

We’re pleased to see an Early Day Motion (EDM) submitted by MPs highlighting the urgent need to improve banking services for charities.   We have seen first-hand the concerns raised by our charity clients, many of whom are experiencing significant issues with their banks. These include accounts being frozen or closed unexpectedly, difficulties opening new…

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) is now live for many sole traders and landlords from April 2026. While much of the attention has focused on new reporting obligations, the move to digital record-keeping may also bring wider business benefits.     More Regular Financial Visibility Under the previous Self-Assessment system, many…

Last Friday, 15 May, our Suffolk offices got together to participate in our annual quiz at the Greene King Café, which was a fantastic success. The event brought everyone together for an afternoon of friendly competition, teamwork, and plenty of laughs. It was great to see such enthusiasm across all teams, with everyone fully embracing…

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) is one of the biggest changes to the UK tax system in decades. From April 2026, many self-employed individuals and landlords will be required to keep digital records and submit regular updates to HMRC.   This shifts businesses away from a single annual tax return to…