Business News

16 February 2026

How can employers prepare for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) changes in April 2026?

From April 2026, the Employment Rights Act will come into effect, bringing reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) that will affect every employer. It will change

16 February 2026

Business rates are changing: How will this affect your business and property?

The Autumn Budget 2025 has brought more changes to business rates and many businesses and property owners could be at risk of higher bills. Businesses must

16 February 2026

Companies House fees have increased from 1 February

Companies House fees have increased from 1 February 2026, affecting both the cost of incorporation of new limited companies and many ongoing reporting requirements. Many of

16 February 2026

Late tax payments cost taxpayers hundreds of millions in fines

As the deadline for Self Assessment passes, new data from HMRC shows that taxpayers paid a staggering £325 million in fines and interest last year after

16 February 2026

Companies House profit and loss filing change paused for small businesses

Small businesses have been given a reprieve, after Companies House confirmed that its plans to require the filing of profit and loss accounts from April 2027

16 February 2026

Exit tax regimes – Could these be coming to the UK?

Recent media coverage has publicised the possibility of a new tax on people who leave the UK, calling it an “exit tax”. This type of regime

16 February 2026

Battling the costs – Reviewing your pricing strategy

Energy bills, staffing, borrowing costs, taxes and supplier expenses are just a few of the reasons behind the added financial pressure business owners are currently facing.

15 January 2026

What impact will the Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) U-turn have?

Given how recently the Autumn Budget was, most people had assumed that all of the big tax measures for the year had been issued. However, Rachel

15 January 2026

How will HMRC changing its system of fines affect you?

Following the Autumn Budget, it is increasingly clear that the Government is toughening its approach to tax compliance. This is a break with tradition, as penalties

15 January 2026

What are the upcoming changes to EIS and VCTs?

Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) are both set to experience changes from April 2026, as was revealed in the Autumn Budget. These

15 January 2026

MTD countdown underway – Landlords and sole traders have just months left to prepare

The Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax countdown is on and landlords and sole traders who are not prepared may face costly repercussions. From 6

15 January 2026

Employment Rights Act 2025 is here – How employers can prepare their payroll

The Employment Rights Act 2025 has reached the end of its parliamentary debate and is set to bring significant changes to UK Employment Law. Employers are