| 16-03-2026
Have you reached a point where the idea of running a business feels like more than just a pipe dream? Perhaps you have identified a gap in the market, you want greater independence or your side hustle is telling you that it has the potential to become a full-time income.
| 16-03-2026
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a campaign to remind employers that they have the same legal duties for home workers as office-based staff. According to the latest figures from the ONS
| 16-03-2026
The end of the 2025/26 tax year will soon be here, which means a few additional tasks to carry out on your payroll, if you run one. If you run a payroll, you will need to report information on the tax year that is ending to HM Revenue and Customs
| 09-03-2026
The government has announced an over 40% increase in charge point grant amounts that will mean businesses, landlords and renters could save up to ÂŁ500 on installing an electric vehicle (EV) charge point. Previously, the grant provided a discount of ÂŁ350.
| 09-03-2026
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.
| 02-03-2026
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds announced a new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) offer while addressing the National Farmers’ Union Conference that will be simpler, fairer and more stable.
| 02-03-2026
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.
| 02-03-2026
Small Business Britain has created an online hub dedicated to providing businesses with practical, beginner-friendly resources that can help with getting started in using artificial intelligence (AI).
| 02-03-2026
The Cycle to Work scheme continues to attract interest from employees and employers alike looking to optimise their salary package and perhaps gain a tax break.
| 24-02-2026
A new website has been launched by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) offering practical guidance and support on the changes that the Employment Rights Act will introduce and what they can do to get ready.
| 24-02-2026
The UK’s unemployment rate has risen again, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In the three months to December 2025, unemployment increased to 5.2%, up from 5.1% in the three months
| 24-02-2026
A leading think tank has criticised the fiscal rules that the Chancellor uses to determine the government’s tax and spending
| 24-02-2026
With just a few weeks to go until the beginning of a new tax year, a new round of tax changes take effect from April 2026. While many people won’t see a big difference in their day-to-day tax position, there are some areas worth having on the radar.
| 17-02-2026
HM Revenue & Customs has started using GOV.UK One Login for taxpayers signing up to its digital services for the first time. This means that if you do not already have a Government Gateway account, you will now
| 09-02-2026
Enterprises that pay business rates are being encouraged to check their current property valuation and make sure the details held by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are correct.
| 09-02-2026
With costs rising, many employers and employees are looking for practical ways to reduce outgoings without cutting benefits. Salary sacrifice can be an excellent tool to do this, but many
| 09-02-2026
HMRC has estimated that around a million people missed the 31 January 2026 Self Assessment tax return filing deadline. It confirmed that 11.48 million people filed their tax return on time, with most people filing online.
| 03-02-2026
The latest Business Confidence Monitor, an Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales survey, shows confidence continuing to fall. Confidence has now fallen for six consecutive quarters and is now at its