September 14, 2026
Chancellor promises to cut red tape and boost growth
The Chancellor, John Healey, has given a number of speeches explaining how he intends to boost growth, reduce red tape and maintain fiscal responsibility.
September 10, 2026
Foreign investors clean up on UK companies
The latest Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal a depressing landscape for UK companies. Foreign acquisitions of UK companies soared in value to £25.4 billion, up £9.7 billion from Q1 2026 and £15.7 billion higher than Q2 2025, highlighting how cheap UK company valuations are compared to foreign markets.
June 8, 2026
Why every growing business needs a business plan
You have the idea, the energy, and maybe even your first customers. So why slow down to write a business plan? It can seem like something banks ask for, but not something that really helps you run your business.
June 4, 2026
Temporary VAT reduction on children’s meals, tickets and family attractions
The government has announced a temporary reduced rate of VAT for children’s meals in restaurants and family leisure activities over the summer.
June 3, 2026
Companies House and the IPO warn about fake payment requests
Companies House and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) are asking businesses to take special care of misleading requests for payment sent by fraudulent organisations.
June 1, 2026
Late payment legislation laid before Parliament
Following its mention in the King’s Speech, the Small Business Protections Bill has now been put before Parliament.
May 28, 2026
UK unemployment rises to 5% but inflation drops to 2.8%
Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the unemployment rate in the three months to March 2026 has risen to 5% from 4.9%.
May 27, 2026
HMRC introduces targeted advance assurance service for R&D claims
Originally proposed in last autumn’s Budget, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have introduced a targeted advance assurance service for Research and Development (R&D) tax relief claims. The service, which is a pilot, aims to provide businesses with clarity on complex or high-risk areas before they make a claim.
May 26, 2026
Nationwide crackdown on dodgy high street shops
A major police offensive was announced last week that will tackle dodgy shops linked to organised crime. Rogue high street businesses will face raids, closures and cash seizures.
May 21, 2026
AI providing misleading advice on VAT return filing
Incorrect advice provided by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other websites is contributing to a growing trend of late VAT return filing and payment.
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