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March 26, 2026
Assessing the short-term impact of the Middle East conflict on UK...
Analysing the economic implications of the Middle East conflict The unfolding conflict in the Middle East is creating an increasingly unpredictable economic landscape, and its short-term implications for UK businesses will depend heavily on both the duration of the crisis and the extent to which energy markets remain disrupted. In particular, any sustained rise in … Continued
March 2, 2026
Our Sector Outlook – Hospitality and Leisure
While the UK hospitality and leisure sector has moved beyond post-pandemic recovery, rising employment costs, margin compression and elevated insolvencies are reshaping the landscape. Hospitality businesses now face an estimated £3.4bn in additional annual costs, driven by higher wages, National Insurance contributions, business rates and insurance premiums, according to UKHospitality. At the same time, total … Continued
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January 8, 2026
Business rates, licensing reform and pubs: is there finally something to...
With another Government U-turn potentially on the cards in respect of business rates, alongside possible changes to the licensing system, pubs may finally be raising a glass or two. The Government’s efforts to address perceived “unfairness” in business rates as part of the November 2025 Budget fell flat for many businesses. While reductions in multipliers … Continued
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October 7, 2025
Is the age of HMRC forbearance finally over?
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic (September 2020), HMRC’s overdue debt surged to over £70bn, a level raised by the Coronavirus VAT Deferment Scheme and other forbearance measures. Overdue debt reduced to £44bn by December 2024, which prime facie represented a substantial reduction of £26bn. However, this apparent progress masks a number of factors … Continued
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April 9, 2025
Top Trumps: How Trump’s tariffs are changing the game
Trump is back in the White House, and so are the tariffs. Once described as the most beautiful word in the English vocabulary, for many the word ‘tariff’ is more likely to evoke feelings of worry and concern. In just weeks, sweeping new trade barriers have been erected, impacting hundreds of billions in imports, reigniting … Continued
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April 9, 2025
KR8 Advisory Expands with New Leeds Office!
Following our successful launch in January 2025 with offices in Manchester and London, we’re excited to announce the opening of our new Leeds office — a key step in our growth journey.