October 28, 2026
Poor IR35 assessments cost Cabinet Office £38.5m
HMRC have concluded that the Cabinet Office failed to take reasonable care when applying the Off-Payroll Working (IR35) rules. The Cabinet Office has set aside £38.5 million for unpaid Income Tax, National Insurance and interest. A penalty of up to £8.9m could follow.
October 26, 2026
Entrepreneurs should have their say on barriers for start-ups
The Parliamentary Business, Innovation, Science, and Trade Committee has launched a consultation into the difficulties facing new entrepreneurs and how they are supported.
February 5, 2026
Business Confidence Falls Again as Tax Concerns Reach Five‑Year High
The latest Business Confidence Monitor, an Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales survey, shows confidence continuing to fall. Confidence has now fallen for six consecutive quarters and is now at its lowest since the final three months of 2022.
February 4, 2026
VAT Flat Rate Scheme: Could It Work for You?
If you are a small VAT-registered business, how you calculate your VAT could make a real difference to your cash flow and the time you spend keeping records.
February 2, 2026
Business Rates Relief for Pubs and Live Music Venues
It has been announced that eligible pubs and live music venues in England will receive a 15% discount on their business rates bills in 2026/27. Rates bills will then be frozen in real terms for a further two years.
January 29, 2026
Private sector pay growth slows to five-year low
UK wage growth eased to 4.5% between September and November 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics, reflecting a notable slowdown in private sector pay.
January 28, 2026
WorkWell to roll out across England
A national expansion of WorkWell, a health-and-employment support service, is set to take place across England, following a successful pilot that helped more than 25,000 people stay in or return to work.
February 3, 2026
Small Business Britain Launches ‘Small and Mighty Enterprise Programme’ to Support Small Businesses
Small Business Britain is set to roll out its Small and Mighty Enterprise Programme, a six-week online course designed to help sole traders and micro businesses unlock growth opportunities.
January 22, 2026
Getting Ready for Making Tax Digital
With just 10 weeks or so to go until the new tax year, many businesses are preparing for the changes that Making Tax Digital (MTD) will bring. From April, sole traders and landlords with an income of over £50,000 will need to submit quarterly updates to HMRC.
January 21, 2026
New to Self Assessment Tax? Here’s an Explainer
If you are new to being self-employed or being a landlord, Self Assessment can feel like one of those jobs you know you should understand better, but never quite get around to.
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