Lovewell Blake's Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Are you prepared for the inheritance tax changes that took effect from April 2026? This episode focuses on the new rules affecting family farms and privately owned businesses. We explain what has changed, who could be impacted, and the practical planning strategies available to help families preserve their assets and create a smooth succession plan for the next generation.
InheritanceTax #BusinessOwners #WealthPlanning #FarmingUK #UKFarming #AgriculturalPropertyRelief #InheritanceTax2026 #FamilyFarmTax #FamilyFarm #SuccessionPlanning #LB1858
Payroll is becoming increasingly complex for UK businesses. With evolving HMRC regulations, growing compliance obligations, and the pressure to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, managing payroll in-house can be both challenging and time-consuming.
In this episode, we explore the biggest payroll challenges facing employers today, the impact of ongoing HMRC changes, and why many businesses are turning to payroll outsourcing to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and stay compliant.
Tune in to discover how outsourced payroll services can help your business navigate regulatory change with confidence.
PayrollOutsourcing #PayrollServices #HMRC #PayrollCompliance #BusinessSupport #SME #OutsourcedPayroll #ukbusinesses #HR #Finance #BusinessGrowth #TaxCompliance #PayrollManagement #LB1858
Join James Shipp and financial adviser Jon Matchett as they discuss the key aspects of retirement planning, from workplace pensions and retirement income options to tax-efficient withdrawals and state pension considerations. They explore how to make the most of your savings, manage investment risk as retirement approaches, and avoid common pitfalls, while also touching on inheritance tax and the role of ISAs and other investments in a well-rounded retirement strategy.
podcast #financialplanning #retirement #retirementplanning #finance #pension
James is re-joined by Will Gaines, Consultant at Lovewell Blake Financial Planning, to discuss smart use of protection policies. With good planning, life cover, critical illness and sickness policies can be structured tax efficiently within businesses. Many business owners fail to plan for these life events and it can be relatively simple to put proactive measures in place.
Podcast #FinancialPlanning #LB1858 #Directors #Shareholders #FinancialPlanningPodcast #CriticalIllness
Dom Smith rejoins James to explain the changes to the financial rules affecting English football clubs where Squad Cost Ratio requirements are replacing Profit and Sustainability Rules this summer. These financial requirements and penalties for non-compliance are complex and Dom breaks down all the key aspects as only an accountant can!
FootballPodcast #FootballFinance #Football #Accountant #EnglishFootball #Finance #Podcast #FinancePodcast #LB1858
From April 2027 all Benefits in Kind provided by employers to their Directors or staff will be taxed very differently. James is joined by payroll specialist Jordan Guymer to consider the upcoming changes to the way Benefits are reported and what employers need to do ahead of time to be fully compliant by April 2027.
BIK #Payroll #BenefitsInKind #Reporting #Accountancy #Podcast #LB1858
Mel Page joins James to discuss her role in dealing with urgent HR matters and talks about how SME’s can prepare themselves for these business threats. Mel also talks through how SME’s should best structure their HR affairs and her top tips so businesses are protected from claims and potential financial exposure is kept to a minimum.
HumanResources #HR #HRPodcast #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #LB1858
James is joined by Lovewell Blake Managing Partner and International Tax expert Kevin Bunting to talk about the UK as a destination for operations. What regulatory and taxation factors need to be considered when starting up or operating in the UK. Kevin runs through his top tips for global companies utilising the UK as a business environment.
International #InternationalBusiness #Global #Tax #InternationalTax #InternationalTaxation #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #InternationalPodcast #TaxExpert #LB1858
In this episode, James is re-joined by financial planning specialist Jon Matchett. Together Jon and James talk through key Inheritance Tax planning strategies from both a tax and financial planning perspective. This collaborative discussion opens up a broad range of action points for anyone concerned by leaving their estate with a large tax bill.
Tax #IHT #InheritanceTax #Inheritance #TaxPodcast #FinancialPlanning #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #LB1858
James is joined by Financial Planning specialist Will Gaines to discuss the world of workplace pensions including the key things to consider if you are an employer or employee plus the growing market of provider switches who are after better value and performance for their staff pension provisions.
Podcast #FinancePodcast #BusinessPodcast #WorkplacePensions #Pensions #Pension #AutoEnrolment #PensionAdvice #PensionDiscussion #LB1858
Cloud Accounting specialist Nathan Bowden joins James to talk over his recommendations for choosing the best cloud accounting provider and how to optimise your set up effectively. From small businesses being impacted by new MTD requirements to established organisations looking for an upgrade, Nathan covers his do’s and don’ts and provides handy tips to make everything run smoothly.
CloudAccounting #Podcast #Digital #MTD #MakingTaxDigital #Tax #Accountancy #LB1858
Upcoming changes to UK Accounting Standards could have a big impact on the accounts of companies who lease assets. Sam Grimmer joins James to discuss how and when the updates are being introduced and the major impact these changes will have on business accounts and financial reporting.
FinancialReporting #Audit #Accounting #Accountant #Podcast #LB1858
The things all international businesses need to consider when setting up and operating in the UK. James is joined by Lovewell Blake Senior Partner Simon Watson to talk through the compliance obligations and strategic planning opportunities when forming and operating companies in the UK.
InternationalBusiness #BusinessInTheUK #Business #CompanyFormationUK #LB1858
Time to Talk Day is all about braving the big conversations around mental health. In this episode of Summing Up, Nathan Bowden joins James Shipp to explore mental health, men’s wellbeing, and the responsibilities employers carry in supporting their teams.
MentalHealth #TimeToTalk #Conversation #Wellbeing #MensMentalHealth #Podcast #OpenConversations #LB1858
Richard Keeler joins James to continue discussions around Dentists and business structures. This time they cover the purchase of a dental practice, the key considerations, what to look for in a target practice and when the fit might not be right.
Dental #Dentist #DentalAccountant #Accountant #Tax #DentalSpecialist #Purchase #DentalPractice #Podcast #LB1858
Richard Keeler re-joins James on the podcast for the second instalment aimed at Dentists and Dental Associates. This time James and Richard cover limited company structures, whether this is right for you and alternative ways of structuring a dental business.
podcast #business #dental #dentist #finance #lb1858
Sophie Spaul re-joins James to review the recent Budget form a business perspective. Much attention has been on the impact on individuals but there was more within the detail which will heavily impact business and entrepreneurs. Sophie and James dissect the detail and summarise key policies.
Podcast #Budget2025 #Business #Accountancy #Tax #Entrepreneurs #LB1858 #KeyPolicies
Ryan Lincoln returns to follow up discissions on the new Inheritance Tax rules for Farmers in what has been called the Family Farm Tax. There was no u-turn in the recent Budget so Farmers and business owners need to plan ahead urgently. James and Ryan confirm the policy and discuss the main tax planning options available and where different options may suit different families.
Agriculture #Podcast #Business #Farming #Finance #BusinessPodcast #FinancialProfessional #Accountant #IHT #InheritanceTax #InheritanceTaxPlanning #Sucession #LB1858
James is joined by Dental accountant and Healthcare expert Richard Keeler to discuss the journey of Dentists into their first role as a Dental Associate. Becoming self employed can be a complex and challenging time and being financially prepared is crucially important. Richard talks through the accounting obligations, how to save towards tax bills and the optimum structure for a Dental associate.
Dentist #Dental #DentalAssociate #SelfEmployed #Tax #Finance #DentalAccountant #Healthcare #Podcast #LB1858
Audit specialist Abi Robinson re-joins James again to cover the upcoming changes to company size limits and how they affect the need for an audit.
Audit #Company #Companies #Finance #Podcast #Accountant #Auditor #Business #LB1858
Ed Passmore returns to the podcast to talk about Company Car tax planning. Covering electric and hybrid cars, new rules for vans and pickup trucks, upcoming changes to benefit in kind rates and how best to plan a new vehicles lease.
Do not commit to a new vehicles until you have listened to Ed’s expert views on this very important topic for business owners.
CompanyCar #BenefitInKind #TaxRates #TaxRelief #CarTax #Taxes #Business #HybridCars #ElectricCars #Podcast #Accountant #TaxAdvisor #LB1858
Ryan Lincoln re-joins James in the first of a mini series where James and Ryan discuss current issues affecting SME’s. In this episode the focus is on upcoming changes at Companies House including identity verification for shareholders, digital filing of accounts and the prospect of all small companies reporting profit and turnover information to the public record.
Business #CompaniesHouse #Shareholders #Accounts #DigitalFiling #Companies #Company #LB1858
James is joined by Mat Waters from Lovewell Blakes Halesworth office to talk about the Lovewell Blake Community Fund. Aimed at small charities and clubs based in East Anglia this episode delves into the origins of the fund, how Mat and his colleagues administer fundraising and tips on how applicants can request a grant.
Fundraising #SupportLocal #Community #CommunitySupport #RaisingMoney #Teamwork #LB1858
James is rejoined by Financial Adviser Jon Matchett to cover all things pension related. Starting with tax incentives for investing in pensions, how to structure your affairs efficiently and how will new Inheritance Tax rules impact strategy.
financialplanning #finance #pension #podcast #retirement #retirementplanning
Ed Passmore is a Tax Partner at Lovewell Blake and specialises in advising Landlords. In this episode Ed joins James to talk about both the structural and tax aspects of running a successful property business with a particular emphasis on limited company ownership, Inheritance Tax planning, Trusts and Capital Gains Tax when changing ownership.
Podcast #Landlords #Property #Tax #InheritanceTaxPlanning #InheritanceTax #Ownership #LB1858
Dom Smith returns to the podcast to talk about one of his passions – football finance. What are the different rules? How can some clubs appear to fall foul whereas others spend regularly, and what does it mean for your club? Dom and James dig into recent high-profile cases and compare the rules to everyday businesses.
Football #FootballFinance #SportsFinance #Podcast #LB1858
From early 2026 smaller businesses and landlords will be required to report trading figures to HMRC electronically on a quarterly basis. Join the Lovewell Blake experts to understand who will be effected, what changes will be required and how to prepare. James talks to Ryan Lincoln and Mary Schofield to get the inside story from both the accounting and tax perspective.
Podcast #Business #Finance #Tax #Income
Sadie Nicholls joins James again, this time to talk about international workers. Specifically Sadie considers which country tax is payable, how the social security rules don't always follow tax rules and what employers need to think about if your staff are working abroad.
WorkingOverseas #TaxRules #InternationalWorkers #WorkingAbroad #LB1858 #podcast
In the first Business Leaders discussion James is joined by EDP Editor Richard Porritt to talk about the current state of the local economy, challenges in running one of the largest regional newspapers in the country and Richard’s personal journey as a journalist
Business #Podcast #MeetTheEditor #Finance #Norfolk #LB1858
Agriculture specialist Ryan Lincoln joins James to talk about the recently announced changes to Inheritance Tax for farms and businesses. With under a year to go until implementation, Ryan covers what is changing, what options are available and how some of his farming clients are dealing with these challenges.
James talks to Sadie Nicholls about UK resident taxpayers who may have undeclared overseas income. Often a UK tax disclosure is required even if no tax is due. Sadie guides us through the reporting and compliance obligations.
InternationalTax #Tax #WorldwideTax #Overseas #Income #LB1858
Research and Development activities can be expensive and time consuming but HMRC want to help. James is joined by Mary Schofield to discuss the R&D tax relief scheme and how innovative companies can benefit from enhanced tax relief. Mary provides her top tips on how to make the system work for you.
ResearchAndDevelopment #R&D #Tax #TaxRelief #Accountants #TaxSpecialists #LB1858
James is joined by Financial Planning Specialist, Jon Matchett to talk about business protection policies and how structured planning can help deal with business risk, family earnings and facilitate business transitions should the worst happen.
James is joined by Shaun Davison to talk through the minefield that is business expenses. What can be claimed against business profits and how to treat costs which are not clearly business or personal. From company cars to workwear and uniforms, James and Shaun provide guidance on how treatment can differ based on business structure and how to maximise your claim.
Abi Robinson joins James to talk all things audit. In this episode discussions cover what an audit is, tips for companies requiring an audit for the first time and opportunities for businesses who may no longer require an audit.
James Shipp is joined by Dom Smith to discuss the pros and cons of a limited company over other business structures such as sole trader, partnership and LLP. Considerations include risk, tax and cost and delve into the reasons why entrepreneurs structure successful businesses in the way they do.
newbusiness #businessstructure #accountancy #limitedcompany #soletrader #partnership #lb1858
Kevin Bunting and Simon Watson, Partners at Lovewell Blake Chartered Accountants sit down and discuss inbound - when someone from outside of the UK sees it as a jewel in the crown and wants to come to the UK and set up a business. There are many issues around this and Kevin and Simon look to debunk some of those in this podcast.
If you are a dental practice owner or considering taking your first steps to buying a practice, Richard Keeler and Craig Buckingham from Lovewell Blake Chartered Accountants talk through what you need to know and understand as you do.
This is the second episode of the Rural Crime podcast with Tim Passmore, Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner.
Tim talks about how rural crime has changed over the years and the joint estates initiative with the police and fire service.
Recently agricultural partner Ryan Lincoln sat down with Tim Passmore, Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner.
Tim has a farming background and he discusses the changes he has seen since being in the role for the past 11 years.
The profile of crime over those years has changed dramatically and now around 99% of new crime has a digital footprint
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Sam Palmer and Ed Passmore have been talking about the R&D tax relief services that Lovewell Blake offer.
A lot of businesses don't believe that they are eligible for the tax relief but is it something that your business should be considering?
Chris Solt and Ryan Lincoln, agricultural partners at Lovewell Blake sit down and talk about how using specialist agricultural accountants can benefit those in the sector.
They also talk about what they are seeing happening to the sector and how it is effecting farmers.
Jon Matchett and Scott Hansell, Financial Advisers for Lovewell Blake Financial Planning discuss all things finance, the Spring Budget announcements and the tax year-end.
Jon and Scott talk pensions, ISAs, recent changes and what you can do to maximise your tax year-end planning.
Information correct at time of recording - March 2023.
Jon Matchett and Scott Hansell, Financial Advisers for Lovewell Blake Financial Planning discuss all things finance, the Spring Budget announcements and the tax year-end.
Jon and Scott talk pensions, ISAs, recent changes and what you can do to maximise your tax year-end planning.
Information correct at time of recording - March 2023.
James Shipp, Marketing Partner at Lovewell Blake sits down with Rebecca Campbell an Audit senior with the firm to discuss networking and events. They talk about how they have changed, who should attend and why they should attend.
Rebecca successfully set up her own networking event, the Future of Women in Business and discusses her own experiences.
Matthew Crabtree a trainee accountant from the Great Yarmouth office of Lovewell Blake recently sat down with Edward Bott, Talent and Brand Coordinator to discuss his journey from work experience to a trainee accountant.
Matthew discusses attending the insight evenings, assessment days and his first experiences at Lovewell Blake, he even gives his top tips for anybody looking to become an accountant.
Nathan Bowden and Matt Lebron from the Bury St Edmunds of Lovewell Blake recently spent some time talking about all things digital. Join them as they discuss the risks to not adopting technology, making sure your business is futureproof and the importance of utilising staff who like and understand technology.
In our latest podcast we hear from Ryan Lincoln and Mat Waters, both partners at Lovewell Blake. They discuss their career journeys and the changes they have seen throughout their time at the firm.
In our latest podcast, Vickie and James from our Audit team giving an insight into what life is like working for Lovewell Blake.
Recently we spoke to Beth about her journey from bookkeeping in the Agriculture department to moving to the tax team as a tax assistant.
For more information visit: https://www.lovewell-blake.co.uk/careers