A temporary VAT cut for children’s meals and family attractions will run across the UK this summer, giving hospitality, leisure and visitor-economy SMEs only a short window to check whether they qualify and how they…
The UK has agreed a new free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council, creating a potential export opening for small firms in food and drink, manufacturing, professional services, technology and other sectors that already…
Thirteen British technology companies have won Ministry of Defence contracts worth up to £4 million each, in a fresh signal that smaller firms may get more direct routes into defence procurement. The awards have been…
The Competition and Markets Authority has updated its programme of work on Apple and Google’s mobile platforms, giving UK app developers, fintech firms and digital SMEs a clearer signal of the areas that may shape…
The government has introduced the Small Business Protections Bill to Parliament, setting out what ministers describe as the toughest late-payment regime in the G7. For UK small businesses, the headline is simple: large firms could…
The government has announced the first steps in a long-awaited reform of the Consumer Credit Act, with rules set to move toward a more flexible regime overseen through the Financial Conduct Authority rulebook. For many…
Rising food and input costs are still putting pressure on small traders, with one Northampton business owner warning that some ingredients have more than doubled in price over the past year. The BBC reported that…
HMRC has updated its Employment Allowance guidance, giving small employers a useful reminder to check their payroll setup carefully when changing software provider. The allowance can reduce eligible employers’ Class 1 National Insurance bill, so…
Wales’ first Youth Jobs Fair brought thousands of young people face to face with employers and training providers in Cardiff. For small firms, the practical lesson is clear: visible, entry-level routes into work can help widen the hiring pool when skills and recruitment remain tight.
HMRC’s new mandatory registration system for paid tax advisers starts rolling out on Monday 18 May 2026, creating an immediate compliance checkpoint for small accountancy, bookkeeping and payroll firms that deal with HMRC for clients.…