28 Sep
Ahead of John Healey's first Labour conference speech as Chancellor of the Exchequer, the government has announced a multi-billion pound investment in major maritime projects.
25 Sep
Research published by the Resolution Foundation details the amount of tax revenue raised from property (broadly Stamp Duty Land Tax and Council Taxes).
24 Sep
The Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (ABAB) has recently published the results of its annual survey completed earlier this year by 10,195 businesses and agents.
23 Sep
A recent report by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found that whilst small and medium enterprises (SMEs) account for 60% of employment and 51% of turnover in the UK private sector, only 21% of the total value of UK business loans are provided to SMEs and 54% of SMEs are not using external finance in any capacity.
22 Sep
Data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on 22 September 2026 showed the UK borrowed £18.3 billion in August 2026, up £2.9 billion on the same month last year.
21 Sep
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have issued 'A Business Roadmap for Fiscal Devolution' which calls for businesses to be put at the heart of the next stage of devolution.
18 Sep
In rules brought in under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, directors are required to verify their identity with Companies House or risk enforcement action and penalties.
17 Sep
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.1% in the 12 months to August 2026, up from 2.9% the previous month.
16 Sep
Research from HMRC reveals one in eight adults (12.5%) have never checked their State Pension forecast which is equivalent to approximately 6.9 million UK adults.
15 Sep
The ONS have released their latest estimates of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity, and other employment-related statistics for the UK.
14 Sep
A study carried out by consultancy Oxford Economics has suggested that the UK has missed out on almost £2 trillion in investment in business and infrastructure over the past quarter of a century.
11 Sep
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has called on Chancellor John Healey to help restore confidence amongst UK businesses in the upcoming Autumn Budget.
10 Sep
Research carried out by insurer Simply Business has revealed that 47% of UK small business owners are using artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
09 Sep
The government recently launched an overhaul of corporate reporting that it hopes will save UK businesses more than £450 million per year.
08 Sep
In a speech ahead of the Autumn Budget on 28 October, Chancellor John Healey pledged to make Great Britain 'growth Britain again' by strengthening the UK's economic growth trajectory.
07 Sep
HMRC has started to write to individuals with outstanding Loan Charge liabilities in order to invite them to settle as part of a new scheme.
04 Sep
A new report published by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) has suggested that reintroducing tax-free shopping for visitors to the UK would help generate £11.5 billion for the UK economy.
03 Sep
Government long-term borrowing costs have reached a 28-year high.
02 Sep
The latest economic forecast published by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has revealed that the growth outlook for the UK has been affected by weak business investment.
01 Sep
Declarations of over than £1 million in capital gains from cryptoassets in the 2024/25 tax year were made by 240 individuals, according to data published by HMRC.
28 Aug
Britain's youth unemployment crisis is the symptom of a wider cost of doing business problem, warns the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
27 Aug
HMRC's proposal to make it easier to prosecute taxpayers could have a detrimental impact on low-income unrepresented taxpayers, warns the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG).
26 Aug
The government will carry out a review of business rates valuations for pubs and hotels to improve fairness and transparency.
25 Aug
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has refused to rule out tax rises in the upcoming Autumn Budget.
24 Aug
Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that government borrowing was higher than experts had anticipated in July.
21 Aug
From September 2026, HMRC intends to write to taxpayers who need to use the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) service but who have not registered to let them know HMRC has signed them up on their behalf.
20 Aug
The UK rate of inflation has risen to 2.9% - its highest level in four months.
19 Aug
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged to reverse changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) at the upcoming Autumn Budget.
18 Aug
An analysis carried out by the government has revealed that a crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses £2.9 billion a year.
17 Aug
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has outlined recommendations to help small firms recruit talent.
14 Aug
The UK economy grew by 0.4% between April and June, official data has revealed.
13 Aug
Analysis carried out by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has revealed that recruitment of permanent staff stopped falling in July for the first time in almost four years.
12 Aug
UK retail sales growth fell in July as a result of summer heatwaves, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
11 Aug
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to help ease the cost-of-living crisis for households in the UK.
10 Aug
Trade body UK Hospitality has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to shelve plans to expand the so-called 'tourist tax' across the UK.
07 Aug
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has set out a three-point plan for the new government.
06 Aug
HMRC has updated its guidance on the temporary reduced rate of VAT applicable to children's meals, family attractions and tickets.
05 Aug
Research carried out by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has revealed that retail sales volumes fell at a markedly slower pace in the year to July.
04 Aug
A report carried out by the Institute of Directors (IoD) has revealed that business confidence remains 'subdued' as cost pressures on firms intensify.
03 Aug
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for the government to help build trust in artificial intelligence (AI) amongst small firms.
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