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HMRC advisory fuel rates for company car users from 1 December 2025
21st Nov 2025 | Posted by:Advisory fuel rates for company car users of petrol and diesel vehicles are unchanged, and the electric vehicle rates have changed slightly.
Read MoreUK Unemployment Rises to 5% as Job Market Shows Signs of Strain
17th Nov 2025 | Posted by:The UK unemployment rate has risen to 5% in the three months to September, the highest since early 2021, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Read MoreReminder: Companies House Identity Verification Becomes Mandatory from 18 November 2025
10th Nov 2025 | Posted by:From 18 November 2025, identity verification with Companies House will start to be required for company directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs). The measure is intended to improve the reliability of information on the UK’s company register and support efforts to reduce economic crime.
Read MoreCompanies House doubles filing fee for incorporation
5th Nov 2025 | Posted by:Fees were last hiked in May 2024 when the digital incorporation fee was increased from a negligible £12, but that was the first change in fees for nearly a decade. UK registration fees still remain low by international standards.
Read MoreRenters’ Rights Act Becomes Law in England
4th Nov 2025 | Posted by:The government’s Renters’ Rights Bill has now become law, following Royal Assent last week. The new Act introduces a wide range of changes for private landlords in England.
Read MoreIs It Time to Prepare Your Self-Assessment Tax Return?
3rd Nov 2025 | Posted by:HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has been reminding taxpayers that there are now fewer than 100 days left to file their tax return and pay any tax due for the 2024-25 tax year.
Read MoreEmployers fined over £10 million for minimum wage breaches
28th Oct 2025 | Posted by:Almost 500 UK employers have been fined a total of £10.2 million after failing to pay the National Minimum Wage correctly, according to the latest government list.
Read MoreCMA Publishes Review and Proposals for the Vet Industry
21st Oct 2025 | Posted by:The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published proposals to overhaul how the veterinary market works. While this review focuses on vet businesses, its findings provide some useful insights for businesses of all types - particularly around transparency, communication, and customer confidence.
Read MoreHMRC’s 'Big Data' System Yields £4.6 Billion in Extra Tax Income
15th Oct 2025 | Posted by:HMRC brought in an extra £4.6 billion in tax revenue last year by using its 'big data' system.
Read MoreICO Reminds Businesses to Strengthen Cyber Security
15th Oct 2025 | Posted by:The increasing prevalence of cyber-attacks has led the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to remind businesses to review their security measures and protect any personal information they hold.
Read MoreStriking Off vs Winding Up: What’s the Difference for Your Company?
13th Oct 2025 | Posted by:Both routes end with the company being removed from the register, but the right choice depends on your company’s financial position and how much formality is needed.
Read MoreVaping Products Duty and Stamps Scheme: What Businesses Need to Know
1st Oct 2025 | Posted by:A new excise duty, Vaping Products Duty, will apply to all UK vaping liquids from 1 October 2026.
Read MoreDigitally excluded can apply for MTD for Income Tax exemption now
30th Sep 2025 | Posted by:HMRC has opened up a service for landlords and self employed to apply for exemption from Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax phase one, with a 28-day response time
Read MoreSavings stash worth thousands waiting for 758,000 young people
30th Sep 2025 | Posted by:Latest figures reveal 758,000 18 to 23 year olds have yet to claim their matured Child Trust Fund as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) urges them to find their accounts, worth on average £2,242 each.
Read MoreYouTube Creators Add £2.2bn to UK Economy
29th Sep 2025 | Posted by:A new impact report by Oxford Economics has revealed that YouTube content creators contributed £2.2 billion to the UK economy in 2024 and supported around 45,000 jobs.
Read MoreGovernment Signals Further Reform to Business Rates
24th Sep 2025 | Posted by:Small businesses looking to expand premises could soon find it easier following new government commitments to make business rates fairer.
Read MoreUS Tech Giants Invest in UK’s AI Sector
23rd Sep 2025 | Posted by:A so-called Tech Prosperity Deal was signed between the UK government and several US tech giants as part of Donald Trump’s recent state visit to the UK.
Read MoreState Pension Set for Rise - But More Retirees May Face Tax
19th Sep 2025 | Posted by:From April, people drawing the state pension may see an increase of more than £500 a year, thanks to the government’s triple lock guarantee
Read MoreSix Lessons for Businesses from Royal Mail’s Return to Profit
16th Sep 2025 | Posted by:After three years of losses, it’s been reported that Royal Mail has returned to profit under its new owner, Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.
Read MoreContactless Payments: Could the £100 Limit Soon Disappear?
15th Sep 2025 | Posted by:The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched proposals that could see the £100 limit on contactless card payments raised - or even removed altogether.
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