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March 9, 2026

ICAEW Says Stability in the Tax System Needed to Support Entrepreneurship

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has said that doing business in the UK is too uncertain and expensive, and more stability in the tax system is needed. Their comments were in response to the government’s call for evidence on how the tax system can better support entrepreneurs.

March 5, 2026

New FCA Rules for Buy Now Pay Later

Unregulated Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) agreements will fall under full FCA regulation from 15 July 2026. For the first time, BNPL lenders will need to meet the same expectations as other consumer-credit providers. With almost 11 million UK adults using BNPL in 2024, according to an FCA survey, this is a significant change.

December 24, 2025

UK economy shows mixed signals as Bank of England cuts interest rates

The UK economy continues to show a mixed picture, with recent data highlighting both relief for households and ongoing challenges for businesses.

December 22, 2025

Looking ahead to 2026: reflections for business owners

With 2025 coming to a close, you may already be starting to reflect on how the year unfolded in your business.

December 18, 2025

Budget 2025: What Businesses Can Take from the OBR’s Verdict on Growth

The latest Budget was packed with policy announcements, but according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), these policies will not really change the UK’s growth outlook over the next five years.

December 17, 2025

Changes in Funding to Apprenticeships

The Government has announced a £725 million package of reforms aimed at increasing apprenticeship and training opportunities for young people. While much of the announcement centres on tackling youth unemployment, there could be benefits for small and medium-sized businesses.