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27 March 2026
Middle East Conflict: UK tax residence considerations for individuals returning to the UKRecent events in parts of the Middle East have, understandably, prompted a flurry of questions about the potential UK tax implications of an unplanned return home. While individual circumstances will differ, we know unexpected travel or periods spent in the UK can raise reasonable concerns around UK tax residence and how the Statutory Residence Test may apply.
26 March 2026
Year end remuneration strategies for company ownersAs the tax year draws to a close, there is still time for company owners to take stock of how they’re paid. If you run a company, planning now can help you stay compliant while keeping your tax bill as efficient as possible. David Smith, Tax Senior Manager, goes into further detail.
Nick Murray
Start-up programme architect and director of TecTonic Night Summit
26 March 2026
Scotland doesn’t need more capital: it needs calibrationHaving worked across Scotland’s start-up scene for more than a decade, inside ventures, alongside hundreds of founders, and through the design and delivery of local and international programmes, Nick Murray has seen the same debate surface time and time again - why isn’t more capital coming into Scottish start-ups?
23 March 2026
Scotland’s tech funding gap: breaking the cycle of underinvestmentThe opening months of 2026 have taken me the length and breadth of the UK - from conversations in Glasgow and Edinburgh to investor gatherings in London. One event in the capital stood out in particular: a showcase connecting investors with Scottish-based founders building businesses using artificial intelligence. The quality of the founders in the room was genuinely impressive. But the appetite for investment told a familiar story.
19 March 2026
Beating the deadline: the tax changes that could cost you more in 2026/27A number of significant tax increases take effect from 6 April 2026 and for many individuals and business owners this is the last opportunity to take action before the changes start impacting tax bills. David Smith, Tax Senior Manager, explains further.
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