The circular economy in 2026 and beyond

19 December, 2025 8 min read Share Copy Link Copied The circular economy could be poised for rapid expansion with multiple trends set to boost the sector. Manufacturers and distributors have been gradually increasing their use of these practices over the last few years. But experts agree there is huge potential to develop them further, … [Read more…]

MTD For Income Tax penalty delay explained (soft landing period)

16 December, 2025 9 min read Share Copy Link Copied For many sole traders and landlords, the April 2026 start date for Making Tax Digital (MTD) is approaching fast. Recent government announcements introduce a welcome “soft landing” period with penalty relief, designed to smooth your transition to digital recordkeeping and quarterly submissions. This article will … [Read more…]

Budget 2025: What your business needs to know, and do

28 November, 2025 13 min read Share Copy Link Copied The UK’s Autumn Budget 2025 contained several measures aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This article summarises the impact for these businesses and their owners, and what actions you may need to take. The Budget and policy papers are available, but good advice is … [Read more…]

How bookkeepers are the human API powering UK small businesses

11 December, 2025 13 min read Share Copy Link Copied At the Institute of Chartered Bookkeepers (ICB) Bookkeepers Summit, CEO Amy Copeland described bookkeepers as human Application Programming Interfaces (API): the connective layer linking the messy, mismatched systems that small businesses depend on but rarely understand. Amy said, “Bookkeepers have become the API. The thing … [Read more…]

Everyday agentic AI: How Sage is reshaping the future of accounting with MTD

28 November, 2025 8 min read Share Copy Link Copied Agentic AI is transforming accounting and bookkeeping right now. Across Sage, intelligent agents are already planning, reasoning, and acting alongside professionals—amplifying their expertise and unlocking new capacity. In simple terms, agentic AI refers to software that doesn’t just analyse data. It can plan actions, make … [Read more…]

William Bly Comments on Eliot Cutler’s Probation Violation

William Bly Comments on Eliot Cutler’s Probation Violation: Possibly Facing More Jail Time Former Maine gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler faces potential jail time after his probation officer filed a motion to revoke his probation. In 2023, Cutler was convicted on four counts of possession of sexually explicit material of a minor under 12 years old. … [Read more…]

AI in practice: 5 questions accountants and bookkeepers are asking right now

2 December, 2025 8 min read Share Copy Link Copied Accountants and bookkeepers aren’t panicking about AI. They’re asking sharper questions. Recent Sage research shows that many UK firms now expect AI to benefit their practice in the next year, signalling a shift from curiosity to confident experimentation. Across research, interviews, events, and Sage customer … [Read more…]

What veterans teach businesses about belonging

3 December, 2025 7 min read Share Copy Link Copied Ross Hold’s life changed without warning. In 2017, he suffered a cardiac arrest while serving as a Company Commander in the British Army. He survived, returned to duty, and served five more years—until the Army changed its employment terms. Suddenly, he was medically discharged. After … [Read more…]

What to Do When Facing False Accusations of a Sex Crime in Maine

False Sex Crime Accusations in Maine: What Should You Do? An individual falsely accused of a sex crime in Maine may suffer many of the same indignities, personal problems, and legal issues as convicted sex offenders. Mere accusations can be enough to taint reputations, break relationships, and cause employment issues for innocent defendants in sex … [Read more…]