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 […]

The 2026 Spring Statement was delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, on Tuesday 3rd March, providing an updated snapshot of the UK’s economic outlook for the year ahead. As anticipated, the Chancellor reserved any major fiscal announcements for the Autumn Budget. As a result, this Spring Statement […]

Robson Laidler has once again achieved the top-level ‘Maintaining Excellence’ standard in the Better Health at Work Awards programme. This marks the fifth consecutive year we has retained the highest level for our ongoing commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our team. The Better Health at Work Award […]

Becoming a dental associate after graduation Starting your career as a dental associate is an exciting step, but it also comes with important financial, tax, and contractual responsibilities. Our dedicated Healthcare department specialises in dental accounting, supporting newly qualified graduates through every stage of this transition, helping them avoid common […]

Making Tax Digital for self-employed dentists Whether you’re an associate dentist or run your own practice, the UK tax system is undergoing one of its biggest changes in years. Making Tax Digital (MTD) is transforming how self-employed professionals record and report their tax – and dentists are included. This blog […]

After numerous rumours and an early leak of the Office of Budget Responsibility’s report on their findings, Rachel Reeves delivered her 2025 Budget on 26 November 2025, which she stated took the ‘fair and necessary choices to deliver on the Government’s promise of change’. Here’s an ‘At a Glance’ summary. […]

I’m a new dentist: Do I need an accountant? You’ve finally done it – after years of study, exams, and clinical placements, you’re now a fully qualified dental associate. It’s an exciting milestone and the start of a rewarding career. But as you take this next step, you might be […]