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15/10/2026

SMEs face issues in accessing suitable finance

A recent report by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found that only 21% of the total value of UK business loans are provided to SMEs and 54% of SMEs are not using external finance in any capacity.

08/10/2026

Nearly half of UK businesses using AI tools

Research carried out by insurer Simply Business has revealed that 47% of UK small business owners are using artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

18/09/2026

Crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses

An analysis carried out by the government has revealed that a crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses £2.9 billion a year.

An analysis carried out by the government has revealed that a crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses £2.9 billion a year.

14/09/2026

HMRC set to sign taxpayers up for MTD for Income Tax

From September 2026, HMRC intends to write to taxpayers who need to use the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) service but who have not registered to let them know HMRC has signed them up on their behalf.

From September 2026, HMRC intends to write to taxpayers who need to use the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) service but who have not registered to let them know HMRC has signed them up on their behalf.

12/08/2026

Don't ignore Simple Assessment letters, says HMRC

HMRC has urged customers not to ignore Simple Assessment letters for the 2025/26 tax year.

HMRC has urged customers not to ignore Simple Assessment letters for the 2025/26 tax year. HMRC issues around 1.8 million Simple Assessment letters and stated that people should check the figures in their letter against their own records. The letters will be sent to those who have tax to pay on inco...

06/08/2026

Hospitality sector calls for 10% VAT rate

Hospitality businesses, teams and organisations are being urged to sign a new petition calling for the government to cut the VAT rate for the sector to 10% by UKHospitality.

29/07/2026

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28/07/2026

HMRC boosts funding for taxpayers needing extra support

More than £11 million in funding has been made available to taxpayers struggling with their tax affairs. The doubling of funding comes as part of HMRC's Voluntary and Community Sector Grant Funding Scheme. The funds will be available for organisations to help customers with their tax affairs. From ...

17/07/2026

Over 110,000 taxpayers yet to register for MTD

More than 110,000 unrepresented taxpayers who must register for Making Tax Digital (MTD) from April 2026 have still not done so, according to the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG).

25/06/2026

Summer savings for children launched

Families travelling this summer will benefit from free bus travel for children as part of the government's efforts to help with the cost of living.