Holberton & Co

Welcome to Holberton and Co., your local accountant in Tewkesbury and surrounding areas

As an experienced group of accountants, we offer knowledgeable services to organisations and people all throughout Gloucestershire/ Worcestershire.  We take great satisfaction in providing a personalised accounting service performed by a highly skilled team who have the knowledge to support you company’s success.

We will support you every step of the way to help achieve your company objectives, growing your business with a collaborative approach.  We can help with anything from accounting and accounts preparation to payroll and VAT services. 

For individuals, we also provide a wide range of services, such as tax and audit preparation, as well as guidance on personal financial planning.  We deal with clients of all sizes across numerous industries, so whether your business is just getting started or it is already established, and you need professional advice, we are here to help.

Latest news from Holberton & Co

June 30, 2025
Government Targets £7.5 Billion in Unpaid Tax - Focus on Business Compliance

The government has announced plans to raise an additional £7.5 billion by stepping up efforts to close the tax gap - the difference between the tax HMRC expects to collect and what is actually paid.

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June 26, 2025
Inflation Falls Slightly to 3.4% for May

According to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics, the main rate of inflation decreased from 3.5% in April to 3.4% in the year to May.

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June 25, 2025
No Change for the Bank of England Base Rate

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the Bank of England base rate at 4.25% following its latest review last Thursday.

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June 23, 2025
Should You Own a Property Through a Company - or Personally?

If you're considering buying a property, especially as an investment, one of the key decisions you'll face is whether to hold it personally or through a limited company. This choice can have long-term tax, financial, and administrative implications, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

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June 19, 2025
Hiring Slows as Costs Rise

New data from the Office for National Statistics suggests that UK businesses are continuing to slow down recruitment, with job vacancies falling by 63,000 between March and May.

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June 16, 2025
Spending Review 2025: Takeaway Points for Your Business

Last week, the Chancellor unveiled her Spending Review setting out how government departments will allocate money over the coming years. While much of the focus was on large-scale public services like the NHS and schools, there are some important signals here for businesses to take note of - both in terms of opportunity and outlook.

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June 12, 2025
OECD Downgrades UK Growth Forecast, Citing Debt and Trade Barriers

The UK’s economic growth is set to slow more than expected, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which has downgraded its forecast for 2025 to 1.3%, down from 1.4% earlier this year.

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June 11, 2025
Emissions Cutting Trial to Benefit Hospitality Businesses

The government has published details of a new emissions cutting trial that could benefit UK pubs, cafes, restaurants and hotels.

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June 30, 2025
Government Targets £7.5 Billion in Unpaid Tax - Focus on Business Compliance

The government has announced plans to raise an additional £7.5 billion by stepping up efforts to close the tax gap - the difference between the tax HMRC expects to collect and what is actually paid.

Read article
June 26, 2025
Inflation Falls Slightly to 3.4% for May

According to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics, the main rate of inflation decreased from 3.5% in April to 3.4% in the year to May.

Read article
June 25, 2025
No Change for the Bank of England Base Rate

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the Bank of England base rate at 4.25% following its latest review last Thursday.

Read article
June 23, 2025
Should You Own a Property Through a Company - or Personally?

If you're considering buying a property, especially as an investment, one of the key decisions you'll face is whether to hold it personally or through a limited company. This choice can have long-term tax, financial, and administrative implications, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

Read article
January 17, 2024
Pilot project to help directors deal with cyber security risk

Arculus Ltd, a cyber security consultancy, has been tasked by the UK government to lead a pilot project that is aimed at helping directors of UK organisations in managing their cyber security risks.

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January 19, 2024
Discover Digital Transformation – A free online training programme

Innovate UK BridgeAI is funding an online training course to help businesses and organisations explore digital, data-driven and AI technologies.

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February 22, 2024
UK businesses to save time and money on cross-border legal disputes

Lord Bellamy, representing the UK, has now signed the 2019 Hague Convention, which the UK originally committed to joining in November 2023. Once ratified there is a wait of 12 months for the Convention to come into force in the UK, but at that point, it will apply to any judgments commenced after that date.

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January 24, 2024
Nuclear power to expand in the UK

The UK government has announced plans for expanding nuclear power in the UK. The Civil Nuclear Roadmap sets out how the UK will increase generation of nuclear-powered electricity so that by 2050 it is enough to provide a quarter of the UK's electricity needs.

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February 22, 2024
Zero emission vehicle transition by 2035 now law

The government has set a pathway towards all new cars and vans being zero emission by 2035. This zero emission vehicle mandate became law on 3 January 2024.

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January 10, 2024
Is it too cold to work?

This winter has been one of the mildest on record so far, but there is still time for a cold snap, and this often raises questions about whether it is too cold to work. In fact, this question is one of the most popular topics on the HSE website.

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January 12, 2024
Government reforms on reuse and recycling of electrical goods

The government has announced new UK-wide plans designed to make it easier to recycle electrical goods.

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January 15, 2024
Holiday pay and entitlement reforms

Coming into force from 1 January 2024, the Working Time Regulations, as amended by The Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023, introduced reforms that simplify holiday pay and entitlements.

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January 17, 2024
Pilot project to help directors deal with cyber security risk

Arculus Ltd, a cyber security consultancy, has been tasked by the UK government to lead a pilot project that is aimed at helping directors of UK organisations in managing their cyber security risks.

Read article
January 19, 2024
Discover Digital Transformation – A free online training programme

Innovate UK BridgeAI is funding an online training course to help businesses and organisations explore digital, data-driven and AI technologies.

Read article