Beyond the Headlines:

Understanding the Autumn Budget 2026

BKL’s specialists present a practical and timely analysis of the key Budget announcements.

We cut through the headlines and political commentary to explain what the changes mean in practice, who is most affected, and the actions you may wish to consider before the new rules take effect.

We discuss:

• The most significant tax, spending and fiscal announcements
• What the changes mean for businesses, business owners and entrepreneurs
• Implications for individuals, families and internationally mobile clients
• The implications for property owners, investors and landlords

This webinar will help you understand the implications and identify the next steps relevant to your circumstances.

Autumn Budget 2026: OBR forecasts, markets and what it could mean for you

With the Autumn Budget approaching, attention is turning to the OBR forecasts, the likely market response and the measures the Chancellor may choose to announce.

Paul Barham and Neil Lancaster discuss the economic and fiscal backdrop to the Budget, what the forecasts could signal for markets, and what the announcements may mean for entrepreneurs, business owners, investors and clients more broadly.

Rather than focusing on predictions alone, this session looks at the bigger picture: how the Budget is being shaped, what markets will be watching, and the practical implications for planning, investment and decision-making.

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Topics include:

• What the OBR forecasts could reveal about the UK’s fiscal position
• How markets may respond to the Budget and wider economic signals
• The tax and policy measures currently being discussed
• What the Budget could mean for families, private capital, business owners and investors
• Practical considerations for clients ahead of and after Budget Day

Keeping Wealth in the Family:

How a Family Investment Company Can Preserve, Protect and Grow Family Wealth

Your clients are increasingly asking the same question: how can they pass wealth to the next generation without giving up control?

Against a backdrop of ongoing tax uncertainty and an increasing focus on succession planning, many clients are exploring ways to preserve family wealth, protect assets and support future generations while retaining flexibility and control. As a trusted adviser, you’re often the first person clients turn to for guidance on these matters.

Join us for a practical webinar designed specifically for IFAs. We’ll explore how Family Investment Companies (FICs) can form part of a wider wealth planning strategy and help you identify opportunities for clients who are concerned about intergenerational wealth transfer, asset protection and potential future tax changes.

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The session covers:

• What a Family Investment Company is and when it may be appropriate
• Common client scenarios and practical structuring examples
• How FICs can complement broader succession and estate planning arrangements
• The practicalities and ongoing responsibilities of operating an FIC

Guest speaker

Al Zucker, Partner, SMB

Al joined SMB as a Partner in the Corporate, Commercial & Finance team in September 2026.

Advising founder-led businesses and serial acquirers on M&A and corporate reorganisations, he has a particular focus on consolidators, including the design and execution of programmatic M&A strategies.

Alongside this, Al supports founders and investors on fundraising and governance matters, with a specialism in tech and AI businesses. His experience includes early-stage and growth-stage funding rounds, issues arising from international expansion, and cross-border ECVC transactions.

After training at Hogan Lovells and qualifying in 2014, he went on to work at Berwin Leighton Paisner (later Bryan Cave) and Jones Day. More recently, he served as General Counsel of a VC-backed consumer brands aggregator, where he sat on both the executive and investment committees.

In addition to his legal practice, Al is the founder of Brook Mill, an industrial SME roll-up, and continues to serve as a non-executive director. This firsthand experience of leading fundraising and acquisition programmes as a principal enables him to provide clients with commercially informed, practical advice.

FRS 102 is here. Is your business prepared?

Thursday 12 November | 1pm-2pm

The risk isn’t that businesses haven’t heard of FRS 102. It’s that many think they’re ready when they haven’t actually assessed the impact.

The changes are already in effect, yet many organisations are still relying on assumptions rather than a robust assessment of what the new requirements mean for their business.

Join Kathy Rose as she hosts a practical discussion with David Campbell, Head of Accounting Advisory, and Aron Kleiman, Head of Audit Excellence. Together, they’ll explore the areas that are catching businesses out, from revenue recognition and lease accounting to the challenges of gathering data, reviewing contracts and documenting key judgements. 

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Academy Trust Updates 2026

What do the latest editions of the Academies Accounts Direction (AAD) and Academy Trust Handbook (ATH) mean for you?

In this webinar our academies and schools experts will guide you through the updates, explain your reporting requirements and answer your questions.

Webinar: Inheritance tax in transition: what’s changed, what’s coming, and what to review now

Inheritance tax planning is no longer something to leave until later.

The rules around IHT continue to change – including new domicile rules effective from April 2025, restrictions on agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief (BPR) from April 2026 and the imminent inclusion of pensions in IHT estates from April 2027.

Taking time to understand the potential impact now could help you make more informed decisions and avoid unnecessary tax costs in the future.

Webinar replay: A closer look at FRS 102

The recent changes to FRS 102 will affect how companies account for operating leases and revenue in their financial statements.

This webinar looks at the deeper practical impacts, focusing on businesses with more complex leasing arrangements or revenue streams, such as long‑term contracts, where the effects are more likely to be significant. Understanding these areas early is important to prepare properly for reporting under the updated standard.

The session covers:

Lease accounting changes with complex arrangements

How the updated FRS 102 affects businesses with more involved leasing structures, including the balance sheet, profit timing and key metrics.

Revenue recognition for long‑term and complex contracts

A closer look at where the new rules change when revenue is recognised, particularly for long‑term contracts and arrangements with multiple performance obligations.

Knock‑on impacts: reported performance and tax considerations

The wider consequences of these changes, including shifts in reported results and the potential implications for corporation tax calculations.

For more FRS 102 news and updates visit our FRS 102 Hub.