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As the festive season approaches, employers are being reminded of their responsibility to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment at work events, including Christmas parties.

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has confirmed plans to raise its fees by an average of 25% from 1 April 2026, subject to parliamentary approval. The change will affect applications and renewals for patents, trademarks, and designs.

From 18 November 2025, identity verification with Companies House will start to be required for

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reported that over 5.6 million people have accessed its app since the start of the current tax year (6 April 2025). The app offers

The government’s Renters’ Rights Bill has now become law, following Royal Assent last week. The new Act introduces a wide range of changes for private landlords in England. The details on how and when these new rules

As part of its move to reduce ‘red tape’ and aid business growth, the government has announced plans to remove the requirement for companies to include a

The government has announced a major shake-up in how UK regulators operate, aiming to make them more accountable and more focused on supporting business growth. Beginning last week, regulators have a stronger

Running your own business often means juggling a lot - and for many, that includes childcare. With autumn school breaks rapidly approaching, HMRC is reminding working families that the Tax-Free Childcare

Small businesses across the UK are being urged to take simple, practical steps to protect themselves from growing online threats - and a new free toolkit from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) aims to make that