A temporary VAT reduction is in place until 1 September 2026 on qualifying children's meals, tickets and family attractions. What counts, what doesn't, and what to check before the rate returns.
Willis Cooper Chartered Accountants
10 August 20265 min read
The approved mileage rate has risen from 45p to 55p for the first 10,000 business miles, the first increase since 2011. What counts and how to reclaim.
1 August 20262 min read
Our accountant Lucie MacArthur spent June trekking into the Karakoram. Deep snow stopped the group short of basecamp, but not before K2 itself came into view.
10 July 20263 min read
Bank impersonation scams: a quick word from us
16 June 20263 min read
Significant Companies House fee increases take effect from February 2026. This article explains the headline changes, the reasons behind them, and how businesses can respond sensibly.
14 January 20262 min read
From November 2025, Companies House is introducing a new identity verification process for all company directors, People with Significant Control (PSCs), and anyone filing on behalf of a company. These changes are part of a wider effort to improve transparency and prevent fraud. Here’s what business owners need to know and how to prepare before the deadline.
Willis Cooper
27 October 20252 min read
Every career starts somewhere. For Jess, it began right here at Willis Cooper. Over the past eight years, she’s turned ambition into achievement, completing four professional qualifications and becoming a fully qualified accountant in the process.
20 October 20251 min read
We've moved our payroll to Staffology and appointed a full-time Payroll Manager. What the upgrade means for clients and how it makes payroll simpler.
14 October 20252 min read
Robert Cooper started Willis Cooper in his living room with too many clients and no business plan. Twenty-five years on, he looks back on the practice he built.
13 September 202510 min read
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