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Companies House has recently sent an e-mail to all registered e-mail addresses that they hold on their records regarding an issue with its WebFiling service. While the issue has now been resolved and was not the result of a cyber-attack, it is important that businesses are aware of what happened and take a moment to review their company records as a precaution.

The Chancellor announced her 2025 Autumn Budget Statement on Wednesday 26th November. Ward Williams Chartered Accountants shares the highlights of the announcement.

Probate and estate administration is the financial and legal process which takes place after someone has died. The purpose is to make sure all relevant taxes are collected, money owing to creditors is paid, debts owed to the deceased are collected and the remaining assets from the estate are distributed to the relevant beneficiaries. To find a Probate record online you can vis ...

Before Probate is granted In general, a Will is a private document until a Grant of Probate is issued. While the testator is still alive, nobody other than the testator is entitled to receive a copy of the Will. Following the testator’s death, unless and until Probate is granted, the Will remains a private document although the Executors named in the Will are entitled to see ...

Ward Williams is proud to be part of the growing conversation on youth employment in Hillingdon. Corporate Services Director Colin Hamilton recently joined a Youth Employment Hub roundtable with local business, education, and government partners to explore how young people can be better connected with meaningful career opportunities.

How to find someone's assets after death? When someone dies, it is up to their family to locate all the assets that they left behind. Although this task usually falls to the person who will ultimately be the executor of the Will, having a few family members tackle this project together can make it mentally and emotionally easier. Assets include things like bank accounts, savi ...

The Autumn Budget 2025 is more than an economic announcement. For many in the sustainability and green-tech community, it represents a shift in direction, a renewed commitment to innovation, climate resilience, and the technologies that will define the UK’s low-carbon future. While the broader fiscal landscape is tightening, the government has been unequivocal in one area: gree ...

At Ward Williams, we work closely with businesses across tech, innovation, manufacturing, and engineering sectors, helping them leverage the right investment opportunities to drive growth. The Autumn Budget 2025 has introduced several key measures aimed at supporting high-potential businesses in these areas, including changes to the EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme), SEIS (See ...

What the latest Budget changes really mean for SMEs, larger businesses and high-growth innovators Over the last three fiscal events – Autumn Budget 2024, the Spring Statement, and Autumn Budget 2025 – the Government has reshaped the tax environment for UK businesses more than any single year in the last decade. On the surface, corporate tax rates haven’t shifted dramatically. ...

Ward Williams’ specialists share expert analysis of the Autumn Budget 2025, exploring the key tax changes, business measures, and personal finance updates. Learn what the announcements mean for your business strategy, tax planning, and future growth.