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The UK Government has announced a range of temporary Summer 2026 support measures aimed at helping families while encouraging activity across hospitality and leisure sectors.

The measures include reduced VAT on selected family attractions, leisure activities and children’s meals throughout the summer period.

Businesses operating across hospitality, entertainment and family-focused sectors may wish to review how the temporary changes could impact customer activity and operations.

For further insights and detailed guidance, visit the link in our Updates highlight.

Many businesses are still unfamiliar with what e-invoicing will actually require — despite major changes already on the horizon.

The conversation is often focused on systems and software, but successful preparation starts much earlier: understanding processes, identifying gaps and reviewing how invoice data is managed across the business.

Starting early allows businesses to adapt with far less disruption later on.

👉 for full insights, see our Updates highlight.

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Many SMEs approach e-invoicing as a software update — but in practice, the biggest challenges usually come from internal processes, data quality and approval workflows.

Reviewing how invoice information is created, checked and managed today can prevent unnecessary delays, errors and operational friction later on.

A strong transition starts long before new rules become mandatory.

👉 for full insights, see our Updates highlight.

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🔍 How ready is your business for an audit?

Audits and HMRC compliance checks are becoming more common in 2025/26.
Strong records, clear documentation and early preparation can make all the difference.

If you’re unsure how prepared your business is — we’re here to guide you.

👉 For full insights, see our Updates highlight.

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HMRC has resumed Direct Debt Recovery powers.

HMRC can now recover unpaid tax directly from business bank accounts, without court action.
If you receive a notice, acting early may help you avoid escalation and protect cash flow.

Understanding your position and responding at the right time is key.
We’ve outlined what this change means for businesses and when action is required.

👉 For full insights, see our Updates highlight.

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National Living Wage is increasing from April 2026.

UK wage rates are changing — and this update will directly impact employers’ payroll planning, staffing costs, and compliance responsibilities.

Being prepared early helps businesses:
📊 Plan payroll budgets accurately
📋 Stay compliant with employment regulations
⏱️ Avoid last-minute adjustments

If you’re unsure how this change affects your business, we’re here to help.

👉 For full insights, see our Updates highlight.

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HMRC is going digital — paper letters are being phased out.

From spring 2026, HMRC will move most tax correspondence online, replacing paper letters with digital notifications sent via online accounts and alerts.

This change will affect how businesses and individuals receive important updates, deadlines, and compliance notices — and missing them could have consequences.

📌 What you need to know:
• Most HMRC correspondence will be delivered digitally
• You’ll need to monitor your online HMRC account regularly
• Being prepared early helps avoid missed notices and unnecessary risk

If you’re unsure how this change affects you, or how best to prepare, we’re here to help —
👉 for full insights, see our Updates highlight.

📱 020 8886 9222 I 0208 886 7774
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 www.accountingdirectplus.com