If you earn extra income from a side hustle, you could be legally required to register for Self Assessment and complete a tax return - and it’s better to get
Last week marked ten years since Companies House made all digital company data freely available through its online service on GOV.UK.
According to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics, the main rate of inflation decreased from 3.5% in April to 3.4% in the year to May. Looking at the figures behind the headline rate shows that food prices
Emma Jones CBE, founder of Enterprise Nation, has been appointed as the new Small Business Commissioner. Taking up the role on 23 June 2025, Jones succeeds Liz Barclay and will lead efforts to address late payments
If you're considering buying a property, especially as an investment, one of the key decisions you'll face is whether to hold it personally or through a limited company. This choice can have long-term tax, financial, and
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published new guidance to help businesses identify and protect against the risks of holding sensitive personal information. The guidance can help you to understand what
The UK government has announced a new digital marketplace that will change the way the public sector buys technology. Plans are for the digital hub,
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have released their latest figures on the take-up of Tax-Free Childcare. For the 2024-25 tax year, almost 826,000 families saved up to ÂŁ2,000 per child. During March 2025, 579,560 UK
New data from the Office for National Statistics suggests that UK businesses are continuing to slow down recruitment, with job vacancies falling by 63,000 between March and May. While this doesn’t indicate a full-blown
Last week, the Chancellor unveiled her Spending Review setting out how government departments will allocate money over the coming years. While much of the focus
The government has published details of a new emissions cutting trial that could benefit UK pubs, cafes, restaurants and hotels. The Zero Carbon Services Hospitality
In its latest round of investigations, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have named 518 employers who have failed to pay the National Living or National Minimum Wage correctly to their staff.
The government has set out new plans aimed at helping small and medium-sized housebuilders get projects moving faster and with fewer hurdles. For housebuilders
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has recently updated its guidance on Employers’ Liability insurance - a useful reminder of the rules and risks around a business insurance
It’s long been said that putting all your eggs in one basket is risky. Many small business owners may fear that risk of becoming a reality. Take the UK’s farming sector as an example. Faced with extreme weather, policy
If you're considering starting a business, there’s a lot to think about - especially when it comes to finances, tax and compliance. From choosing the right structure (sole trader, partnership or limited company) to registering
From next year, Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) firms will need to work within a stricter regulatory framework. Following last year’s consultation, the government has now laid legislation before Parliament to bring BNPL under
UK inflation rose to 3.5% in April, according to official figures, up from 2.6% in March and higher than many economists had expected. This is the highest

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