When life gets busy, it’s easy to forget the bigger picture Every summer I tell myself things will be a little calmer… we will make that bucket list and tick everything off, boat trip, camping, movie night, make rock cakes – their favourite! Then before you know it, they’re back […]

Plan your wealth. Enjoy your life! One of the most common conversations I have with retired clients isn’t about whether they have enough money. It’s about whether they feel comfortable enjoying it. After years – often decades – of working hard, saving diligently and living within their means, many people […]

Recently, four members of the Robson Laidler team headed down to Daventry for the annual AISMA conference 2026 – A flagship training event from the Association of Independent Specialist Medical Accountants (AISMA), which provides crucial updates on NHS GP funding, pensions, tax and financial strategies for General Practice. Here are […]

A few weeks ago, three members of the Robson Laidler team attended the first Pharmacy and GP conference in Birmingham. We got to speak with Independent Prescribers, Locums, Nurses, Pharmacy Technicians, Practice Managers and GPs. It was great to see so many in attendance, especially on Father’s day!   What […]

Another week, another fantastic work experience placement here at Robson Laidler Accountants! We welcomed Sarah, a student from Newcastle High School for Girls who has recently completed her GCSEs and is eagerly awaiting her results. Sarah joined us at our Jesmond office for a busy and insightful week, gaining first-hand […]

Spotting the warning signs With continued discussion around inheritance tax (IHT) changes due in April 2027 and pensions, many people are understandably reviewing their financial plans and considering how best to protect family wealth. At the same time, there is growing awareness across the financial sector of fraudsters, pension scammers […]

It’s hard to believe we’re already at the midpoint of 2026. The year has moved quickly, and for many of us, the financial resolutions or goals we set in January have either been quietly progressing or quietly shelved. Either way, now is a good moment to stop and take stock […]

A recent First-tier Tribunal case involving Beer Express Ltd serves as a timely reminder that, in today’s R&D tax relief environment, how a claim is prepared can be just as important as the work being claimed. The company sought R&D tax relief for a number of projects, one of these […]

  The official Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, in partnership with leading employee experience platform WorkL, has been published online today and has listed North East-based Robson Laidler Accountants for the third consecutive year.   This nationwide workplace survey recognises and celebrates the UK’s top employers, showcasing organisations that are […]

As a mum of three boys aged 11, 8 and 5, I spend a lot of my life thinking about the future. Some days that means wondering whether we’ll ever have a peaceful school run. Other days it is the bigger questions that keep coming back to me — how […]