News round-up

This month's business & tax news

A short summary of what happened in September 2026:

• Student loan interest rates rise across all repayment plans from September 2026
• More than 4 in 10 self-employed people and landlords still hadn't signed up for Making Tax Digital ahead of the first quarterly deadline
• Chancellor John Healey confirmed his first Budget for Wednesday 28 October 2026
• VAT capital goods scheme rules changed from 29 July 2026, raising the property threshold and removing computer equipment from the scheme

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Spotlight

Capital gains tax: what to check before selling, gifting or transferring assets

Capital Gains Tax can apply in more situations than a straightforward sale — gifting an asset, transferring ownership or exchanging one investment for another can all count as disposals. This month's Spotlight covers what counts as a disposal, the 2026/27 CGT rates and annual exempt amount, and how to work out the real gain before estimating any tax due.

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Spotlight

Late-payment rules and cashflow protection for SMEs

Late payment costs the UK economy an estimated £11 billion a year, with around 1.5 million businesses affected at any one time and an average £17,000 outstanding per business. This Spotlight looks at the scale of the problem and practical steps to help your business get paid on time.

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