Spring Statement 2026
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement, presented to Parliament 3 March 2026, was packed with political content that has no real impact for UK taxpayers, business owners or employees. The substance of her presentation was a summary of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) Economic and fiscal outlook
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, […]
HMRC’s Digital Shift: Are You Ready?
This spring, HMRC is introducing a seemingly small but highly impactful change: the phased withdrawal of traditional postal letters in favour of a digital by default communication system, a transition that will directly affect anyone filing under Self-Assessment. Historically, postal reminders have played a vital role in helping taxpayers remain aware of filing deadlines, upcoming […]
Sign up for online services
HMRC online services allow individuals, businesses and agents to manage tax matters securely over the internet. Using an HMRC online account, you can send information such as self-assessment tax returns or VAT registration applications, view important records like your business or personal tax
The rise of the silver economy
The term “silver economy” is used to describe the growing economic activity linked to an ageing population. In the UK and across much of the developed world, people are living longer, healthier lives. This demographic shift is reshaping consumer demand, labour markets, and public policy,
Scottish Budget Statement 2026-27
Scotland’s Finance Secretary, Shona Robison delivered her third Budget statement to the Scottish parliament on 13 January 2026. This is the final Budget before the Holyrood elections due to take place in May.
There were no changes announced to the Scottish Income Tax rates. Following the UK
Welsh Budget 2026-27
The Welsh Final Budget for 2026-27 was published on 20 January 2026. The Budget sets out the Welsh government’s revenue and capital spending plans, including detailed portfolio spending plans.
Mark Drakeford MS, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language confirmed that the Final Budget
Protecting your online passwords
With so many online accounts now in daily use, including banking, shopping, email and HMRC services, password security has never been more important. A weak or reused password can lead to fraud, identity theft, or unauthorised access to personal and business information.
A good first step is to use
Spring Statement 2026
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves has confirmed that she will deliver the Spring Statement to the House of Commons on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
The Spring Statement is used to give an update on the state of the economy and will respond to the economic and fiscal forecast published by the Office for Budget