If your business feeds or entertains families — or you’re simply planning a summer of days out with the kids — there’s a new VAT change worth knowing about. From 25 June 2026 to 1 September 2026, the government is temporarily cutting VAT from 20% to 5% on children’s meals, children’s tickets, and admission to a wide range of family attractions. Here’s what’s covered, what isn’t, and what businesses need to do. What’s Changing? Announced by the Chancellor on 21 May 2026 an

Dividend Tax Rates Are Going Up — What It Means for You From 6 April 2026, the amount of tax you pay on dividend income is increasing. If you run a limited company and pay yourself through a combination of salary and dividends — which many directors do — this change will affect your take-home pay. Here's what you need to know. What's Changing? The basic rate of dividend tax rises from 8.75% to 10.75%, and the higher rate increases from 33.75% to 35.75%. There is no change to

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