Mercia Podcast
Keeping you abreast with the latest developments in the accountancy profession.
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Podcasting since 2019 • 158 episodes
Mercia Podcast
Latest Episodes
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 121
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9:41
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 120
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6:30
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 119
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4:08
Spring Forecast 2026 - Episode two: what to expect from the OBR forecast
Get a clear and accessible breakdown of what to expect ahead of the UK’s Spring Statement on 3 March. Mark explores the purpose of the Spring Statement, what the Office for Budget Responsibility might reveal about the economy, and the key press...
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Season 1
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Episode 118
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8:37
Technical Queries & Spring Tax Update
In this episode, Mark Morton discusses HMRC’s increasing focus on directors’ loan accounts and the practical challenges arising from recent compliance checks. Mark shares a real client case, highlighting how misunderstandings within HMRC can le...
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Season 1
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Episode 117
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5:51