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03/06/2026

Late payment legislation laid before Parliament
Following its mention in the King’s Speech, the Small Business Protections Bill has now been put before Parliament.

Following its mention in the King’s Speech, the Small Business Protections Bill has now been put before Parliament.

03/06/2026

UK unemployment rises to 5% but inflation drops to 2.8%
Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the unemployment rate in the three months to March 2026 has risen to 5% from 4.9%.

Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the unemployment rate in the three months to March 2026 has risen to 5% from 4.9%.

02/06/2026

HMRC introduces targeted advance assurance service for R&D claims
Originally proposed in last autumn’s Budget, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have introduced a targeted advance assurance service for Research and Development (R&D) tax relief claims. The service, which is a pilot, aims to provide businesses with clarity on complex or high-risk areas before they make a claim.

Originally proposed in last autumn’s Budget, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have introduced a targeted advance assurance service for Research and Development (R&D) tax relief claims. The service, which is a pilot, aims to provide businesses with clarity on complex or high-risk areas before they make ...

02/06/2026

Nationwide crackdown on dodgy high street shops
A major police offensive was announced last week that will tackle dodgy shops linked to organised crime. Rogue high street businesses will face raids, closures and cash seizures.

A major police offensive was announced last week that will tackle dodgy shops linked to organised crime. Rogue high street businesses will face raids, closures and cash seizures.

21/05/2026

Four simple ways to improve business profit within 12 months
Most businesses don’t need big ideas or complicated plans to improve profit. In practice, profits will usually increase by tightening up a few everyday things and being more deliberate about how time and effort are applied. https://buff.ly/9odpnDP

The government has announced it has signed a new partnership with Wayve, a British company that is developing self-driving vehicle technologies.

21/05/2026

Government commits to self-driving technology
The government has announced it has signed a new partnership with Wayve, a British company that is developing self-driving vehicle technologies.

The government has announced it has signed a new partnership with Wayve, a British company that is developing self-driving vehicle technologies.

19/05/2026

What will happen to interest rates in 2026?
The ongoing Middle East conflict has raised concerns over its effect on UK inflation and interest rates in the coming months.

The ongoing Middle East conflict has raised concerns over its effect on UK inflation and interest rates in the coming months.

19/05/2026

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14/05/2026

Credit control: The quiet discipline that keeps a business alive
Running a business in recent times has been a lesson in resilience. Costs continue to increase and customers are cautious. Cash is proving tight for many businesses and credit control is a core discipline for keeping a business afloat in such times.

Running a business in recent times has been a lesson in resilience. Costs continue to increase and customers are cautious. Cash is proving tight for many businesses and credit control is a core discipline for keeping a business afloat in such times.