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Atek Partners with bbodance bringing Clarity to the Dance Community
We’re delighted to announce a new partnership between Atek Accounting and bbodance, one of the UK’s longest-established dance education organisations, offering teaching qualifications, examinations and membership to dance teachers across the UK and beyond. At Atek, our roots in the Performing Arts run deep. We know the realities of running a dance school – [...]
Atek at the UK Theatre Conference 2026 – Southbank Centre, London
We're delighted to announce that Atek will be exhibiting at this year's UK Theatre Conference on Tuesday 30th June 2026 at the iconic Southbank Centre in London. If you're heading along, please come and find us at our stand - we'd love to meet you and talk about how we support organisations across the [...]
HMRC Mileage Rates Increased for the First Time in 15 Years
In a significant change that will benefit millions of employees and self-employed individuals across the UK, the government has announced an increase to the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rates, backdated to 6 April 2026. This is the first uprating of these rates in fifteen years and represents a meaningful boost for anyone who [...]
Sole Traders Issued Urgent MTD Reminder: Are You Compliant?
HMRC has issued an urgent warning to over 860,000 sole traders and landlords across the UK: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is now live, and if you earn above £50,000 from self-employment or property, you are legally required to comply. The HMRC warning has been issues across various national media channels this week. [...]
Theatre Tax Relief: What Theatre Companies Need to Know in 2026
If you run or finance a theatrical production in the UK, there has never been a better time to ensure you are claiming every penny of tax relief available to you. Theatre Tax Relief (TTR) is one of the most generous — and most underutilised — incentives in the UK tax system. At Atek, [...]
Reflections from the Stage’s Future of Theatre Conference 2026
28th April 2026 | Soho Theatre Walthamstow Last month the Atek directors had the pleasure of attending the Stage's Future of Theatre Conference 2026, held at the stunning Soho Theatre Walthamstow — a venue that felt like exactly the right setting for a conversation about where theatre goes next. As accountants who works exclusively [...]
The Clock Is Ticking on Benefits in Kind
Mandatory payrolling arrives in April 2027 — and most employers aren't ready What you need to know There is now less than a year to go before all employers must tax benefits-in-kind via the payroll, the Chartered Institute of Taxation has warned. Benefits-in-kind are non-cash benefits provided by employers to employees or directors. Common [...]
Autumn Budget 2025: Guide to Rachel Reeves’ Tax Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025, unveiling a package of tax measures projected to raise around £26 billion by 2029–30, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). Most of this revenue is expected toward the end of the forecast period. The government’s approach combines threshold freezes, targeted rate [...]
5 Smart Cash Flow Strategies for Sustainable Business Growth
Business growth is exciting, but without a plan, it can also drain cash fast. Hiring, development and marketing often mean money goes out faster than it comes in. Managing cash flow isn’t just about survival; it’s about making sure your growth is sustainable. Here are our top five strategies for managing cash flow when [...]
Understanding Profit vs. Cash for Smarter Growth
Profit vs Cash: Which is More Important? Running a successful business isn’t just about making money — it’s about understanding how your money moves. Profit shows performance, but cash keeps your business running. Tracking both together helps you plan confidently, avoid surprises, and fuel growth. Profit: Your Performance Scorecard Profit (or net income) shows [...]
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