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Visit The Farm’s Blog for idyllic photographs and in-depth news, and consider signing up for their regular newsletters.   == March/April news April 8, 2026 We are back after a short break! It was a very wet winter but finally things are drying out now. We were alarmed to see all this blood today on Kangaroo. But on closer inspection […]

In this week’s Enews, we look at the government’s review of mileage rates for business users. There is also a reminder of the ‘contentious’ changes coming into force in the new tax year and information on tax-free Easter childcare to update you on. We look at changes to taxing benefits-in-kind through the payroll. There is […]

In this month’s Enews, we look at HMRC’s warning for those sole traders and landlords who will soon be required to use Making Tax Digital. There is also the Chancellor’s plan to level the playing field for UK businesses and research on AI adoption to update you on. We also look at HMRC’s new online tool […]

Visit The Farm’s Blog for idyllic photographs and in-depth news, and consider signing up for their regular newsletters. Found these guys in a little pen in the garden next to our sheep … they are Shetland lambs …. Absolutely adorable … I don’t know yet why they are not with Mum but they will get […]

9 April 🐑 🐑 🐑 Twiglet continues to be a bit of an annoying teenager … Our little orphan is still doing great! But still no sign of lambs from Torn Ear or Georgia: 11 April 🐑 🐑 🐑 Torn Ear has her twins! Both healthy. 13 April 🐑 🐑 🐑 After a couple of […]

In this month’s Enews  we look at the closure of the VAT filing portal and the latest rate of UK inflation. We also update you on the impact of frozen tax thresholds and pandemic support scheme fraud. With guidance for employers and warnings on scams, there is a lot to update you on. Article Index […]

This month we consider the latest news on COVID grants for the self-employed. We also update you on the government’s energy strategy and plans to regulate cryptocurrency. With guidance on tax avoidance and the government’s one-stop-shop for tax relief, there is a lot to update you on. Article Index HMRC starts chasing up SEISS overpayments […]

11 April 🐑 🐑 🐑 Lovely, if cold, day. Ewes fed. It’s a race to get the nuts into the feeders before the stampede. If you’re not quick you’re likely to be knocked over. (Nearly, and twice today). The mandatory calf in the hay feeder. Our lot are all happy. We just need a bit more […]