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Summary of Scottish Budget 2026
The Scottish Budget announced yesterday (13 January 2026) introduces some measures that will affect individuals, property owners and higher earners across Scotland over the coming years. With changes spanning council tax, air travel taxation and income tax thresholds,...
Statutory Sick Pay SSP – new rules from April 2026
The UK Government has announced upcoming changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), which we reported on back in September (Changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) - what’s coming in April 2026? | Lambert Chapman). The reforms, due to take effect in April 2026, will impact both...
Progression from within: A career story at Lambert Chapman
At Lambert Chapman, we believe that our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a supportive and inclusive workplace where talent is recognised, potential is encouraged, and career development is actively championed. Whether someone joins...
Six practical steps to take before MTD for ITSA begins in April 2026
It’s time to prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA), and we have produced a 6-part checklist to get you started.
IHT Update: Changes to Agricultural & Business Property Relief from April 2026
The Government has announced a further revision to its proposed inheritance tax (IHT) reforms affecting Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR).
Do I still need to keep paper receipts?
I remember starting my career over 20 years ago, being given a carrier bag of paper receipts to analyse. Luckily for all of us, those days are over with the advancement of cloud accounting software. So, do you still need to keep hold of your paper receipts? Are...
Our opening hours over the festive period 2025/26
With Christmas fast approaching, here are the Lambert Chapman LLP office opening hours for the festive period: Monday 22 December 2025 8.30am to 5.30pm Tuesday 23 December 2025 8.30am to 1.15pm Christmas Eve (24 Dec) CLOSED Christmas Day (25 Dec) CLOSED Boxing Day (26...
Budget 2025 – analysis from our team
The Autumn Budget 2025 presents a series of fiscal measures aimed at stabilising the UK economy, addressing the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, and ensuring long-term growth. With public finances under pressure, the Chancellor has outlined a plan to increase tax...
Budget 2025 – reaction from Sean Wiegand
It was my last year’s Budget comments that started by saying this is probably the Budget that gave me the most anxiety of all time. Who would have thought 12 months on, that statement could already be superseded by Budget 2025. The level of speculation and apparent...
Budget 2025 – reaction from Nick Forsyth
As she looked in the mirror and readied herself for the photographs on the steps and her speech in The House, someone at the OBR pressed a button and released all the Budget 2025 information to the world. Whether a mistake or conspiracy, it's just another thing to...
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