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James Hurst

VAT Director

23 October 2026

VAT & Duty

New VAT guidance brings greater clarity regarding the VAT treatment of cryptoassets including NFTs

HMRC’s new guidance brings greater clarity to the VAT treatment of cryptoassets, including NFTs. James Hurst explores what this means for businesses and the practical steps to take when reviewing their VAT obligations.

David Ward

Partner & Head of Tax

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23 October 2026

Autumn Budget 2026: tax rises loom as businesses face further uncertainty

With headline tax rises largely ruled out, the Autumn Budget may raise revenue through relief changes, frozen thresholds and tougher compliance. Here, David Ward highlights the measures businesses should watch - and reforms that could support growth.

Mark Stewart

Partner and Head of Energy, Infrastructure & Sustainability

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21 October 2026

Energy, Infrastructure and Sustainability

Jackdaw approval is welcome, but the UK needs more than individual project decisions

Following the approval of the Jackdaw gas field, Mark Stewart reflects on what the development means for the North Sea, UK energy security and investor confidence. While welcoming the project’s contribution to jobs and the supply chain, he argues that long-term policy certainty remains essential to unlocking future investment across the energy sector.

Gillian Boston

Head of CASS & Safeguarding

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20 October 2026

CASS 15: the real challenge starts long before the audit report is due

The first CASS 15 audit deadline may seem far off, but preparing now gives payment and e-money firms time to test controls, address gaps, and build the evidence auditors will expect. In this blog, Gillian Boston, who leads our CASS & Safeguarding team, explains why the real challenge starts long before the audit report is due.

Robert Winters

Construction & Property Incentives Director

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19 October 2026

Could capital allowances reduce the cost of investing in ports and harbours infrastructure?

Discover how capital allowances can help UK ports and harbours fund infrastructure upgrades, support the shift to renewable energy and unlock tax relief - including opportunities linked to Freeports.

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