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 […]

Everyone waits until March. What if you didn’t? The new tax year isn’t just a date on the calendar, it’s your best opportunity to reset, review, and take action.   Why start now? Good financial planning isn’t a once-a-year panic, it’s a habit. With the tax year resetting on 6 […]

Inheritance tax (IHT) relief has long played a vital role in allowing farms and family businesses to pass from one generation to the next without being forced to sell assets. From April 2026, that landscape changes. Reforms to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) introduce a cap […]

With March being B Corp Month, it feels like the perfect time to share some great news  – Robson Laidler Accountants has recently recertified as a B Corp! B Corps go through a recertification process every three years, helping us measure, improve and stay accountable for our social and environmental […]