Blogs from Larking Gowen

Worried your business can’t pay its debts? Lee Green, Partner in our Insolvency and Recovery team, talks you through the warning signs, your responsibilities as a director, and what options are available to help you move forward.

Senior Manager, George Crowe, explains why accurate bookkeeping and financial record-keeping are essential for any business. It covers cash flow, credit control, compliance, growth, and how modern software can save time and reduce errors.

Exciting news for savers – the FSCS raised its deposit protection limit from £85,000 to £120,000 on Monday, 1 December 2025. Director, James Rix, outlines the key changes, how the higher limit benefits individuals and joint accounts, and why businesses may still need to tread carefully with large cash deposits.

Dannielle and Tessa give a clear summary of the 2025 Autumn Budget announcements for employers, including updates on salary sacrifice limits, NICs, payrolling benefits, working-from-home claims, and minimum wage changes.

The Autumn Budget 2025 sets out tax increases, relief restrictions and longer-term policy changes affecting income tax, capital gains, inheritance tax, pensions, business investment and digital compliance. Partner, Sally Farrow breaks down what's changing and when.

Charities need reserves, but can they hold too much? Director, Chris Yeates, explores why trustees should review their reserves policies and how over-accumulation can reduce impact, raise concerns, or attract regulatory attention.

A new government scheme lets individuals and businesses repay wrongly claimed COVID-19 support without penalty before December 2025. Partner, Lee Green, explains what’s covered, the risks of not acting, and how Larking Gowen can help with voluntary repayments or insolvency concerns.

Chris Yeates discusses the Government’s confirmed increases to key charity financial thresholds, including a rise in the audit threshold. The changes, effective from 30 September 2026, aim to ease the regulatory burden on smaller charities.

Director, Chris Yeates outlines the key steps involved in forming a charity, from defining your purpose and choosing a legal structure. Chris also highlights common pitfalls and practical advice to help ensure your charity is set up for long-term success.

Director, James Rix, explains what a holding company is, when and how to set one up, and the main advantages. It outlines why many businesses consider this structure to protect assets, plan for succession, and prepare for growth, sale or investment.

Senior Manager, George Crowe, explains the benefits of being in the NHS Pension Scheme, including defined benefits, tax relief, and death in service support. It also outlines the consequences of opting out, such as reduced pension growth, lost benefits, and tax implications. A useful guide for NHS professionals making decisions about their pension.