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Barbara Spurrier

Preparing for the personal aspects of selling your business

Selling a business is more than a financial transaction – Barbara Spurrier shares practical advice on preparing for the emotional, cultural and personal challenges of life before and after a deal.

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Webinar: Thursday 13 August – Inheritance tax in transition: what’s changed, what’s coming, and what to review now

Join BKL's inheritance tax specialists to understand how the latest inheritance tax changes could affect your estate, business, property and succession planning.

Charitable gifts in wills: impact of pension inheritance tax changes 

If your will includes a charitable gift, and you have an unspent pension fund, review your will before those pension funds are brought under IHT from April 2027.   

VAT and employer pension costs: important update 

Updated guidance from HMRC affects how employers may recover input VAT on the admin costs for employer-funded pension schemes. 

The FD’s AI dilemma: opportunity, accountability and the governance gap 

What governance steps should FDs take to prepare their teams for AI's potential and uncertainty?

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IFRS financial statements: prepare for a major change from 2027 

If your business prepares financial statements under IFRS, IFRS 18 will apply for accounting periods starting on or after 1 January 2027.

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Welcoming our new Head of Personal Taxes

Paul Barham joins BKL with over 25 years' experience advising ultra high net worth individuals, families and businesses.

Taxing shareholder value – the latest HMRC consultation poses further complexity 

Taxing shareholder value - the latest HMRC consultation poses further complexity.

Webinar: Thursday 17 September – Academy Trust Updates 2026

Join our webinar for a clear overview of upcoming AAD and ATH updates, including reporting requirements and expert Q&A.

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The Moment – June 2026

The latest edition of The Moment, featuring expert insights on property, tax, AI, business growth, UK accounts filing changes and more.

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HMRC letters about overseas assets, income or gains: what to do next

Received an HMRC letter about overseas assets, foreign income or gains? Find out what it means, what to do next and why specialist tax advice matters.

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HMRC debt collection and enforcement: how to respond

Private clinics offering IVF, dental and laser eye services may face significant VAT risks from incorrectly applying healthcare exemptions and overlooking VAT obligations linked to overseas advertising spend.

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Keeping up with financial and tax developments is increasingly complex

Headlines are easy to come by, but understanding what they actually mean for you, your business, or your future is another matter

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