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BKL appoint new Accounts and Business Services Partner

BKL appoint new Accounts and Business Services Partner. Fabio’s appointment marks a decade of progression since he joined BKL as a school leaver in 2016

HMRC v Colchester Institute Corporation: public funding and VAT

The Court of Appeal confirmed that the VAT treatment of public funding hinges on whether it is directly linked to a supply, making the wording of funding agreements critical in determining if funding falls within scope.

London Rental Properties

What Making Tax Digital means for property owners – including commercial landlords and buy-to-let investors

Worried about MTD IT? Discover what quarterly reporting means for UK landlords, key thresholds, deadlines and how to get compliant before April 2026.

Gender Pay Gap Report 2026

Fairness and inclusion are not just aspirations for us. They are essential to building a workplace where people can grow and feel valued.

Schools and Academies Library

Management accounts in an academy trust

We summarise the requirements and best practice guidelines for academy trusts’ management accounts.

Band on tour

Getting ready for touring: key accounting factors for emerging musicians – Part 2

Key areas to think about: royalties, international touring and withholding tax, more complex tax planning.

UK commercial property

Property value v share value: understanding the gap

Property Value vs Share Value: Key Differences in Real Estate Transactions

Boardroom meeting

CASS 15: The top 5 boardroom questions every EMI CEO should be asking

CASS 15 Safeguarding Rules 2026: What EMI CEOs Must Do Now

UK School Classroom

Conflicts of interest: What an academy trustee should do

Our step-by-step guide for trustees on how to respond, including declaration, recording, transparency and review.

Growth Round Table

Allica Bank and BKL Roundtable: Navigating Growth in a Changing Economic Landscape

Insights from our business roundtable on cash flow, AI, refinancing and SME growth. Learn how leaders are navigating uncertainty and driving resilience

London in Spring

The Moment – March 2026

The Moment - March 2026 Bringing you our latest insights and updates.

School lockers

Related party transactions: how academy trusts should deal with them

Key information for academy trustees on how to identify and disclose RPTs, and why.