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James Hurst

VAT Director

26 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.

Alexandra Docherty

Partner and Head of Private Client Tax

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23 October 2026

Autumn Budget 2026: what it could mean for founders and individuals

As the Autumn Budget approaches, founders, business owners, and wealthy individuals face uncertainty over what it could mean for their businesses, assets, and long-term plans. Alex Docherty explores what could change, where the Chancellor may hold back, and why founders need greater certainty and support to build and grow their businesses.

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.

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