As businesses continue to look for ways to strengthen their employee benefits packages without significantly increasing payroll costs, the Cycle to Work scheme remains a practical and tax-efficient option. Designed…

One of Hereford and Shropshire’s leading accountancy firms, Thorne Widgery, has voiced concern after Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a Spring Statement that included no direct support for businesses and made…

Going into the latest Spring Statement, the Chancellor made it very clear that this would not be a full fiscal event and that any new policy changes would be off…

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax isn’t “coming soon” anymore. It’s here. And for many sole traders, landlords and self-employed individuals, that means one thing: the way you report…

As we move through Spring 2026, there are several tax changes and planning points that could affect individuals, families, business owners and executors. Some of these changes are about compliance…

With the new tax year just weeks away, a number of personal tax changes will come into effect from 6 April 2026. For many people, the day-to-day impact may feel…

This year marks a significant milestone for Thorne Widgery as we celebrate our 80th anniversary. While we are rightly proud of our long history, this milestone is not just about…

This year we have chosen Herefordshire MIND as our charity of the year. This continues the firm’s long-standing commitment to supporting local causes that make a meaningful difference within our…

XfE has launched a new Help Centre, providing schools, academies and trusts with a dedicated online platform designed to enhance support and help users get even more value from Xero…

From April 2026, the Employment Rights Act will come into effect, bringing reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) that will affect every employer. It will change how SSP is calculated…