At first glance, this might sound like a niche policing story. It is not. The UK government has launched a call for evidence on radiofrequency signal jammers, with the possibility of making simple possession illegal,…
A new £50 million defence growth deal for Plymouth aims to expand marine autonomy testing, skills and innovation support, giving smaller engineering, manufacturing and specialist supply-chain firms across the South West a fresh opportunity to win work.
HMRC has published fresh CBAM materials and a new consultation stage, giving UK small importers and manufacturers a clearer signal to start checking products, suppliers and carbon data before the 2027 start date.
Rising fuel prices are becoming a real headache for UK small businesses again, especially the firms that feel every extra pound straight away: tradespeople in vans, local delivery operators, mobile services, independent retailers and hospitality…
South Yorkshire has landed a major hydrogen investment that could matter well beyond the region’s biggest factory gates. The government and Great British Energy say they will back Sheffield-based ITM Power with a combined £86.5…
HMRC has published its official employer rates and thresholds for the 2026-27 tax year, and while none of this will make a small employer leap for joy, it does matter if you run payroll, pay…
New tax-year changes aimed at startups and scale-ups are now live, with the government saying a wider package of tax relief reforms could unlock around £100 million a year of extra investment for UK innovators.…
Hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland are warning that the VAT gap with the Republic of Ireland is making it harder to compete for customers, functions and visitor spend. For small hotels, cafes, pubs and restaurants…
Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK to introduce paid leave after miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy. For small employers, the immediate issue is not politics but policy: knowing who is covered, what pay applies and how to handle a deeply sensitive situation well.
HMRC has updated its employee National Insurance and Income Tax calculators for the 2026 to 2027 tax year. For small employers, the useful point is not the calculators themselves but the reminder to check payroll settings, test deductions and spot mistakes before they turn into avoidable pay problems.