Member Blogs

16 Jun 2026

Scotland's data centre debate needs more facts and less fear

By Mandy Watson, Partner at Ryden. When most people think about data centres, they picture vast industrial buildings consuming huge amounts …

16 Jun 2026

How can businesses prepare for the summer VAT cut?

By Paul Russell, Tax Partner - Head of VAT & Indirect Tax at Armstrong Watson. The Government’s “Great British Summer Savings” initiativ…

15 Jun 2026

What businesses need to do now to prepare for HMRC’s new tax adviser regime

By James Findlay, Senior Tax Manager, KPMG UK For many businesses, dealing with HMRC has long been seen as a routine part of operating in t…

11 Jun 2026

HMRC VAT Audits: 4 ways to prepare and what to expect

By Gabrielle Bird, AAB An HMRC VAT audit, also known as a VAT inspection or VAT visit, can be time‑consuming, disruptive, and stressful if …

11 Jun 2026

Industrial M&A: Attractive businesses for investment?

By Callum Gray, AAB The UK’s industrial landscape continues to evolve at pace, making it attractive for trade players expanding their geogr…

11 Jun 2026

Inheritance Tax on pensions – 5 ways you can prepare

By Steve Roberts, AAB The 2024 Autumn Budget introduced a fundamental shift to Inheritance Tax on pensions. From 6 April 2027, most unused …