Mercia Podcast
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Latest Episodes
Associated Companies: Navigating the Return of the Rules and HMRC's Renewed Interest
In this short Mercia podcast, I take a look at Associated Companies, an area that's quietly become a hot topic again. With Corporation Tax rates and bands shifting, HMRC are clearly paying attention, and we're seeing a steady stream of "nudge" ...
Post‑Easter Tax Thoughts: Fuel Duty, Mileage Rates and Winter Fuel Confusion
In this post‑Easter episode, Mark Morton shares his reflections on recent tax developments and policy decisions. From frustration with Making Tax Digital and fuel duty at the pump, to mileage rates that offer little real‑world help, Mark also h...
Understanding the State Pension Maze: Missteps, Myths & What You Should Check Today
In this episode, Mark Morton explores the complex and often misunderstood world of UK state pensions. From the WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) women issue to voluntary contributions, contracting-out, personal tax accounts and loo...
Tax Policy Uncertainty and Mandatory Registration for Advisors
Mark Morton discusses the shifting landscape of UK tax policy amid global uncertainty, including potential implications for the autumn budget, the concerns surrounding mandatory registration of tax advisors, and the increasing administrative bu...
Spring Forecast 2026 - Episode three: immediate reaction
In this immediate reaction to the Spring Statement Forecast, Mark Morton shares his candid thoughts on a speech that offered fewer surprises than expected. With no major new tax policy announcements and a strongly political tone from b...
