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04 Jun 2026
Help Shape the Future of Finance for Employee Owned Businesses
A new survey is gathering evidence on the finance and investment needs of employee owned businesses to help shape the support for a stronger, thriving sector.
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22 May 2026
HMRC Issues Self Assessment Tax Guidance on Employee Ownership Trusts
HMRC has issued new Self Assessment guidance on Employee Ownership Trust disposals, while also clarifying key technical questions on EBT contributions, irrecoverable deferred consideration, and the availability of BADR where EOT relief is withdrawn.
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14 May 2026
Members Approve eoa Governance Changes at 2026 AGM
Members have approved a vote to strengthen member voice, sharpen our Board focus, and future proof the eoa as we work to propel employee ownership into the mainstream.
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05 May 2026
Northern Ireland Announces 20th Business to Become Employee Owned
Northern Ireland has officially announced its twentieth business to transition to employee ownership.
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01 May 2026
Canada Secures Permanent CGT Exemption on EOTs
EO Canada, one of our counterparts across the Atlantic, has secured government support for extended tax reliefs on its version of the Employee Ownership Trust.
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30 Apr 2026
UK Employee Ownership Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced
After many exceptional entries and some very tough calls, we’re thrilled to reveal the shortlist for this year’s UK Employee Ownership Awards.
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29 Apr 2026
eoa Appoints Newly Created Vice Chair Role
The eoa has strengthened the leadership capacity of its Board with the appointment of a Vice Chair.
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27 Apr 2026
EO Sector Closes in on 3,000 Businesses – Here’s How You Can be an EO Champion
The latest employee owned sector stats reveal steady growth, but to maintain momentum and propel EO into the mainstream, we need your support.
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22 Apr 2026
Shambala Becomes UK’s First Employee Owned Festival
eoa member Kambe Events – the company behind independent festival Shambala – has become the UK’s first festival to transition to employee ownership.
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09 Apr 2026
Rugby Icon Announced as eoaLive! Keynote Speaker
We’re thrilled to announce Philippa Tuttiett as keynote speaker for the inaugural eoaLive! event taking place at the Library of Birmingham on Wednesday 10 June.
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02 Apr 2026
RTC North Becomes First Company Limited by Guarantee to Become Employee Owned
Business consultancy RTC North has become the first ever company limited by guarantee to transition to employee ownership.
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19 Mar 2026
HMRC Encourages Founders to Submit Self Assessment Tax Returns as Soon as Possible
Business founders are being encouraged by HMRC to submit their Self Assessment tax returns as soon as possible if they’re applying to pay tax in instalments. Keep reading to discover more.
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11 Mar 2026
EO Day 2026: How Are You Owning It?
2026 sees the employee owned sector step into its most ambitious era to date. There’s no better way to help drive the shift than EO Day.
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09 Mar 2026
CGT Update: eoa Continues to Press EOT Asks with Government
The eoa continues to press Employee Ownership Trust asks with Government on behalf of our members following the reduction in CGT relief.
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24 Feb 2026
Revealing eoaLive! – Our New One-Day Event Featuring the UK EO Awards
Tickets are now live for our brand-new eoaLive! event featuring the UK Employee Ownership Awards taking place at the Library of Birmingham on Wednesday 10 June.
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18 Feb 2026
Employee Ownership, the Impact Economy, and the eoa’s Response to Government Call for Evidence
The eoa has submitted a final response to the government’s call for evidence on business support for mutuals.
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11 Feb 2026
eoa HQ Moves to Manchester
The eoa is moving to Manchester, marking a new chapter and supporting the delivery of our sector growth strategy.
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09 Feb 2026
EO Mindset White Paper Publishes in ‘International Review of Applied Economics’
A new white paper written by members of the eoa provides an in-depth introduction and examination of our propriety EO Mindset as a practical and theoretical framework for understanding what it means to be an employee owner.
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05 Feb 2026
EOT Positivity as eoa Begins Growth Strategy Development
Despite a pause in Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) deals due to a need for greater clarity on Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief changes, positivity around the model and its impacts is in full flow.
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03 Feb 2026
Nominations Open for UK Employee Ownership Awards 2026
Celebrate success, recognise best practice, and showcase how you’re Owning It by submitting to the UK Employee Ownership Awards 2026.
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19 Dec 2025
HMRC Clarity on Capital Gains Tax Changes: Update for Members
An update for eoa members providing clarity on Capital Gains Tax changes following the eoa’s meeting with HMRC and the Department for Business and Trade.
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12 Dec 2025
Call for Evidence: Share Your Employee Ownership Experiences with Government
We’re urging eoa members to support our response to the Department for Business and Trade’s call for evidence on business support for mutuals (which includes employee ownership).
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09 Dec 2025
Welcome to the Latest eoa Membership Council Additions
We’re thrilled to welcome another crop of talented EO champions to the eoa Membership Council.
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04 Dec 2025
CGT Relief on the EOT One Week On – Your Questions Answered
In only seven days, we’ve moved from being blindsided by a 50% cut to CGT relief on sales to EOTs to working with members, advisers, and government on a strategy to keep viable EOT deals moving. Here, we answer your most pressing questions.
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27 Nov 2025
eoa Member Statement: Capital Gains Tax Relief Changes for Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs)
The UK Government has today confirmed its continued support for employee ownership as a strategic business succession option – while adjusting the fiscal treatment of Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) to reflect wider economic pressures.
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