14 Apr
Almost three-quarters of firms say they experienced hiring difficulties in the first quarter of this year, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
13 Apr
There is now less than a year to go before all employers must tax benefits-in-kind via the payroll, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has warned.
10 Apr
Vaping-related businesses and supply chains need to register now for Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and the Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme, says HMRC.
09 Apr
The government's new procurement rules that target opportunities for smaller businesses offer hope to SMEs, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
08 Apr
Data published by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed that confidence amongst small firms rose slightly in the first three months of 2026, but could fall without government intervention.
07 Apr
The rapid adoption of AI is driving a sharp decline in entry-level jobs and worsening the long-standing UK challenge of skills shortages, warns the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
02 Apr
Business leader optimism over prospects for the UK economy is at a record low after the outbreak of war in the Middle East, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD).
01 Apr
The government's proposed tourist tax would constitute a £1.6 billion tax increase for holidaymakers, according to analysis by Oxford Economics.
31 Mar
Small businesses are to be backed by new, stronger measures to tackle late payments, the government has announced.
30 Mar
The government has confirmed it will review approved mileage rates for business users ahead of a future Budget.
27 Mar
HMRC is urging families to sign up for Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) before booking their Easter holiday childcare.
26 Mar
The start of the new tax year on 6 April 2026 will bring contentious changes with it, warns the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).
25 Mar
The UK inflation rate remained at 3% in the year to February, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
24 Mar
Almost 400 employers from across the UK have been named for failing to pay the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers, says the government.
23 Mar
HMRC has launched a new 'Tax Confident' website which it says will help people fill their tax knowledge gaps.
20 Mar
The Bank of England has voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% in a decision that was widely expected since war broke out in Iran.
19 Mar
Small businesses spend billions of pounds and millions of hours on red tape - but regulators and the government rarely design rules with them in mind, according to research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
18 Mar
The government has unveiled a youth employment drive that aims to create 200,000 jobs for young people and reform apprenticeships.
17 Mar
The government must act now and expand the Jobs Guarantee scheme that it is currently piloting to help more young people find work, says the Resolution Foundation.
16 Mar
HMRC has taken in over £137 million from late payment interest so far for 2023/24, a freedom of information request from investment platform AJ Bell shows.
13 Mar
The UK economy unexpectedly failed to grow in January, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
12 Mar
Self-employed women in the UK earn £51 less per day than men on average, according to IPSE, the self-employed association.
11 Mar
The government needs to significantly broaden its approach to supporting entrepreneurs through the tax system, says the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).
10 Mar
HMRC's large business directorate has doubled the amount of tax revenue it collects, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).
09 Mar
Renters, flat owners, homeowners without driveways and businesses will be able to save up to £500 when installing electric vehicle (EV) charge points, the government has announced.
06 Mar
The UK is set for a decent increase in living standards this year but energy price shocks caused by war in the Middle East threaten that growth, according to the Resolution Foundation.
05 Mar
Weak business confidence and a sluggish economy have left more than 1.5 million self-employed people in a 'fragile' financial position in 2026, according to the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE).
04 Mar
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted she has the 'right economic plan' for the UK in her Spring Forecast Statement announcement.
03 Mar
Business groups, including the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have reacted to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' 2026 Spring Statement speech.
Within her Spring Statement speech, Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed that the Office for Budget Responsibility's (OBR's) latest economic forecast shows that inflation, borrowing and debt interest are falling while investment is rising.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will present the 2026 Spring Statement today. We will keep you up to date on the key Spring Statement announcements and supply a summary, which will appear on our website.
Addressing the House of Commons, Chancellor Rachel Reeves used the 2026 Spring Statement to unveil updated economic forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).
02 Mar
The Chancellor should use the Spring Forecast to take action on youth unemployment, says the Resolution Foundation.
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