WHEN IS THE SPRING STATEMENT AND WHAT COULD RACHEL REEVES ANNOUNCE? The chancellor will set out her plans for the UK economy during the Spring Statement on Wednesday 26 March. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… Source: BBC News

SPRING STATEMENT 2025 HMRC have released their Spring Statement 2025 report. gov.uk/government/top…

CHILD BENEFIT BOOST FOR MILLIONS OF FAMILIES Families who claim Child Benefit will see an increase in their payment from 7th April 2025, says HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). gov.uk/government/new… SOURCE: GOV.UK

TAX CARD 2025/26 For the latest tax information, please take a look at our useful tax card craneandj.co.uk/uploads/tNBfvU…

Happy Easter from all the staff at Crane & Johnston. Our offices reopen Tuesday morning - See you then!

SPOTLIGHT ON: INHERITANCE TAX ESSENTIALS FOR 2025/2026 This guide reviews the 2025/26 allowances, rates, and reliefs and outlines legal provisions under HMRC regulations. SOURCE: craneandj.co.uk/uploads/n7AJyL…

SPOTLIGHT ON: MAKING THE MOST OF UK GOVERNMENT GRANTS FOR SMEs To support the growth and sustainability of small and medium enterprises, the government offers a variety of grants tailored to diverse business needs. SOURCE: craneandj.co.uk/uploads/ll36j7…

SPOTLIGHT ON: THE STATE PENSION CHANGES IN 2025 - MAY 2025 This guide addresses many State Pension questions and offers an overview of the updated State Pension system. craneandj.co.uk/uploads/uNigSy…

NEWS ROUND-UP - JUNE 2025 For the latest news on issues such as HMRC stopping phone support for UTR numbers and the UK unemployment hitting highest level since 2021, please take a look at our newsletter. craneandj.co.uk/uploads/Jxj667…

SPOTLIGHT ON: DIVERSIFYING YOUR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO Diversification spreads risk across different assets, markets and tax wrappers. It helps private investors smooth returns instead of relying on a single share, fund or property. craneandj.co.uk/uploads/7OnVIj…

SPOTLIGHT ON: EXPORTING FOR GROWTH: STRATEGIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES EXPANDING ABROAD For advice on practical steps to grow your business through exports, take a look at our newsletter. craneandj.co.uk/uploads/yYzxSo…

HOW TO CHECK IF A HMRC COMMUNICATION IS GENUINE HMRC have published a useful guide on checking "scam" communications SOURCE: gov.uk/guidance/check…

SPOTLIGHT ON: TAX RELIEF OPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESSES EMBRACING SUSTAINABILITY We have summarised the main opportunities in this guide, together with the deadlines and practical steps we recommend you take during the rest of the 2025/26 tax year. SOURCE: craneandj.co.uk/uploads/xZQbqk…

SPOTLIGHT ON: CHILDREN'S SAVINGS This helpful guide shows why starting early means more time for interest, dividends and tax relief to compound and for annual allowances – such as the Junior ISA limit – to be used before each 5 April. SOURCE: craneandj.co.uk/uploads/NwX4YO…

NEWS ROUND-UP - JULY 2025 For the latest tax and business news, take a look at our newsletter. SOURCE: craneandj.co.uk/uploads/Cmh7SF…

SPOTLIGHT ON - PREPARING FOR A BUSINESS EXIT This guide explains the practical steps to follow when you are considering selling or passing on your business. craneandj.co.uk/uploads/QENNwx…

PENZANCE OFFICE CLOSED UNTIL 10.30AM Our Penzance Office is closed until 10.30am today due to a staff event. If you have an urgent matter, please call us as normal and our NQ office will assist you. Apologies for any inconvenience cause.

SPOTLIGHT ON - HOW TO PROTECT YOUR WEALTH FROM INFLATION This guide sets out practical, tax-year-specific steps so you can act with confidence in relation to your wealth management. craneandj.co.uk/uploads/0gBF2m…

WELCOME TO THE TEAM Maia Francis has joined the C&J team today as accounts/payroll assistant to Sarah Martin, Jo Leung and Sarah Gleed. Welcome to the C&J team Maia!

WHEN IS THE BUDGET AND WHAT MIGHT BE IN IT? With the 26th November fast approaching, here's what we can expect from the Budget bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… SOURCE: BBC News