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May 2025

Johnston Carmichael boosts Newcastle team with senior tax hires

Moore UK member firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax offering in the North East with a series of senior tax appointments.  

Meet the team: Get to know Lynne Walker

Lynne Walker is CEO at Moore UK member firm Johnston Carmichael which has offices across Scotland and the North of England.  Find out about her career journey to date and her ambitions for the future.   

How do we help people have more good days?

Burnout is a well-recognised challenge in accountancy, with almost four fifths of accountants saying there is a problem in the profession. As we approach Mental Health Awareness Week (May 12-18, 2025), it’s time for the industry’s leaders to reflect – and act.  

New Inheritance Tax Rules Could Hit Business Owners Hard

While there’s been a lot in the news about the effect of the changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget on farmers, the impact on business owners has been less well publicised.  If you own an interest in a business worth more than £1 million then your exposure to Inheritance Tax (IHT) could increase from April next year.