OPSS, UKHSA and HSE have issued a joint statement on asbestos in some sand-containing consumer products. Small retailers, importers and online sellers should check recall lists, stop affected lines and keep clear records of action taken.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has launched an online registration form for internet retailers of veterinary medicines. Small retailers should check product scope, launch timing and website compliance before selling online.
The Competition and Markets Authority has written to several trader recommendation platforms after reviewing practices in the sector, creating a timely compliance reminder for small firms that run, rely on or advertise through these services.…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
HMRC’s new artificial intelligence deal is not just a Whitehall technology story. For UK small businesses, it could affect how quickly tax errors are spotted, how fraud checks are targeted, and how much evidence a…