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Read our Autumn Budget 2025 booklet for an overview of the key measures announced, as well as analysis on how these changes could impact your business and your personal finances.

For many families managing Inheritance Tax (IHT) exposure, confusion exists around lifetime gifting and how the ‘seven-year rule’ is applied. When used correctly, lifetime gifts to family members can form a cornerstone of effective estate planning, helping to reduce the overall value of a taxable estate.

For many families managing Inheritance Tax (IHT) exposure, confusion exists around lifetime gifting and how the ‘seven-year rule’ is applied. When used correctly, lifetime gifts to family members can form a cornerstone of effective estate planning, helping to reduce the overall value of a taxable estate.

In an increasingly competitive business environment, accurate and effective financial management can help firms retain an edge. Switching to Xero Accounting Software can help to streamline the financial management of your business, regardless of its size.

Despite being highly anticipated, the 2026 Autumn Budget’s lack of significant reforms could cause some businesses to miss key changes that impact them, Head of Private Client (Tax) Andrew Cockman cautions.

Autumn Budget Summary 2026

The 12 months since the last Budget was

Senior Payroll Manager Martin Farrell and Director Paislei Godley reflect on the next steps that businesses should take ahead of the upcoming changes to payrolling Benefits in Kind due to the new phased implementation of the scheme.

With potential confusion and a double tax bill, Director Paislei Godley is advising recipients of the Winter Fuel Allowance to understand whether they need to repay the benefit and how to do so.

Director Paislei Godley is offering insights for hospitality businesses in the face of challenging tax burdens.

A team from Prime took part in Birmingham Children’s Hospital's inaugural padel tournament to raise money for the Burns Outpatient Department.

Director Luke Edwards is encouraging businesses to implement resilience strategies to stay competitive in challenging economic conditions.

Businesses may benefit from HMRC's annual function exemption to get a tax break on an upcoming Christmas Party, advises Director Paislei Godley.

With 39 per cent of SMEs still managing payroll in-house, according to research by Pay Captain, Prime Accountants is warning businesses not to underestimate the risks of payroll errors this Halloween season.

The economy has been in a precarious state recently, with international and domestic factors making things more difficult for individuals and businesses alike.

The economy has been in a precarious state recently, with international and domestic factors making things more difficult for individuals and businesses alike.

The economy has been in a precarious state recently, with international and domestic factors making things more difficult for individuals and businesses alike.

Prime is renewing its commitment to upskilling existing team members while welcoming a fresh cohort of talent by partnering with expert training provider CAPE to ensure that those working for the firm are given the skills and knowledge required to be more effective in their roles.

Prime Accountants, a leading accountancy firm in the West Midlands, has offered their unique insight into how small businesses can close the tax gap.

Prime Accountants is a leading Midlands-based accountancy firm. Its team have offered their unique insight into why they believe insolvencies are high and what small businesses can do to help themselves in the face of adversity.

Prime continues to encourage excellence by promoting two talented members of the team.

In recognition of his outstanding contribution to West Midlands businesses, Kevin Johns received the President’s Award at the Solihull Chamber Awards 2026.

Payroll Senior Manager, Martin Farrell, celebrates National Payroll Week by highlighting how payroll compliance is more important than ever.

Business owners must be mindful of scammers pretending to be HMRC sending out enquiry letters, warns Director Viv Shadbolt.

Director Paislei Godley highlights the risks that come with improperly managing your finances and the dangers of mixing personal and business funds.