https://www.bdo.co.uk/ Content from the News section of the BDO UK website en-GB https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/rising-costs-and-supply-chain-challenges-continue-to-threaten-uk-mid-market https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/rising-costs-and-supply-chain-challenges-continue-to-threaten-uk-mid-market Supply chain disruption and rising costs remain the biggest threat facing UK mid-sized businesses, according to new research from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 Z https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/bdo-hires-two-new-partners https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/bdo-hires-two-new-partners Accountancy and business advisory organisation BDO LLP has continued the growth of its partnership team with the appointment of two new partners this month. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:52:11 Z https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/just-half-of-taxpayers-in-scope-meet-first-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-deadline https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/just-half-of-taxpayers-in-scope-meet-first-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-deadline Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:13:30 Z https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/summer-spending-boost-lifts-business-activity-but-confidence-remains-fragile https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/summer-spending-boost-lifts-business-activity-but-confidence-remains-fragile UK business activity returned to growth in July as a summer boost from consumer spending helped lift the services sector, according to the latest Business Trends report from accountancy and advisory firm BDO LLP. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:00 Z https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/last-call-to-meet-first-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-reporting-deadline https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/last-call-to-meet-first-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax-reporting-deadline Press releases Sole traders and landlords earning more than £50,000 from their self-employment and property only have until 7 August to make their first quarterly report to HMRC under the new Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax regime, BDO has warned. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:30:24 Z https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/more-timely-tax-demands-could-cause-challenges-for-professional-partnerships-warns-bdo https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/more-timely-tax-demands-could-cause-challenges-for-professional-partnerships-warns-bdo Press releases HMRC’s proposals to demand more timely payments from Self-Assessment taxpayers could create particular challenges for partnerships, BDO’s professional services and partnership tax team has warned. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:42:57 Z https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/inheritance-tax-liabilities-rise-5-percent-to-top-7bn https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/inheritance-tax-liabilities-rise-5-percent-to-top-7bn IHT liabilities have risen 5% to more than £7bn, according to the latest official figures published today, with the proportion of deaths resulting in an IHT charge rising to 4.72%, the highest level since 2006-7. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:07:33 Z https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/july-sees-volatility-in-high-street-retail-sales-continue https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/july-sees-volatility-in-high-street-retail-sales-continue Press releases Total like-for-like sales in discretionary categories (fashion, lifestyle and homewares) grew by +2.7% in July compared to the same month last year, according to the latest High Street Sales Tracker from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/self-assessment-taxpayers-urged-to-meet-31-july-payment-deadline https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/self-assessment-taxpayers-urged-to-meet-31-july-payment-deadline Press releases Self Assessment taxpayers who are required to make advance payments towards their bills are being urged to pay before midnight on 31 July to avoid late payment interest charges which are currently at 7.75%. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:18:14 Z https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/bdo-supports-more-than-8,200-students-through-work-experience-initiatives https://www.bdo.co.uk/en-gb/news/2026/bdo-supports-more-than-8,200-students-through-work-experience-initiatives BDO is on track to provide work experience and career insight opportunities to more than 8,200 young people across the UK this year, as part of its commitment to improving access to accountancy. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:04:37 Z