AI and the future of work: why healthcare remains resilient
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday business activity, many clients are asking how it might affect their industry and long term prospects. While some sectors face significant disruption, healthcare and social care stand out as the most resilient major industry as AI
Renewed conflict in the Middle East
Renewed conflict in the Middle East is already having knock on effects for the global economy, and UK business owners are likely to feel the impact through higher costs and increased uncertainty rather than direct disruption.
The most immediate pressure point is energy. The Middle East remains a
Creative businesses to benefit from government finance package
The government has announced a new package of measures designed to improve access to finance for creative businesses across the UK. The initiative aims to support firms operating in areas such as film, television, music, design, publishing, gaming and digital media, many of which face unique
Two Leaders, One Vision: Streets and Xero Partner Up
We are delighted to have committed to Xero as our primary bookkeeping partner and are just as delighted that they have committed to us. Streets really do believe Xero is THE nicest software to use in the accounting industry (for both clients and accountants) and we will now be one of the foremost partners of […]
Making Tax Digital: What Landlords Need to Know and Do to Prepare
By Ben Steele, Managing Director, Streets Steele Making Tax Digital (MTD) is one of the most significant changes to the UK tax system in a generation. Designed to modernise tax reporting and reduce errors, MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) will directly affect landlords with qualifying rental income. While the principles apply broadly, […]
Business exit planning matters
For many business owners, the focus is firmly on growth, profitability and day to day operations. Exit planning is often treated as something to think about later, perhaps a few years before retirement or when a buyer appears. In reality, leaving exit planning until the end can significantly reduce
New business formations exceed business “deaths”
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show that in 2025 the number of UK business births exceeded business deaths for a second successive year, pointing to a net increase in the total number of active enterprises. According to data from the Inter-Departmental Business Register,
Budgeting and forecasting in a period of lower confidence
Many business owners are entering the new year with a sense of caution. Confidence across the UK business community has softened, driven by continued cost pressures, uncertainty over tax policy and higher financing costs. In this environment, reviewing budgets and forecasts is not just a routine
Business rates support and cash flow for hospitality businesses
Hospitality businesses continue to operate in a challenging environment. Rising wage costs, energy prices and supply chain pressures have all placed strain on margins. Against this backdrop, recent business rates support measures offer welcome relief and can have a meaningful impact on cash flow and
Turning waste disposal into an income stream
For many businesses, waste disposal is seen purely as a cost, an unavoidable expense required to stay compliant and keep operations running smoothly. However, there is growing interest in the idea that waste, when managed differently, can become a modest but meaningful source of income rather than a