
August 14, 2025
Lessons From a Director Ban: Getting Help Before It’s Too Late
If your business ever runs into financial difficulties, how you handle the situation can have serious and lasting consequences. That’s the message behind a recent case involving a Staffordshire director who’s just been banned from running a company until 2031.

August 13, 2025
Government Unveils Small Business Plan
The government has launched its Small Business Plan which it believes will help small businesses to grow and encourage entrepreneurs to start businesses.

June 12, 2025
OECD Downgrades UK Growth Forecast, Citing Debt and Trade Barriers
The UK’s economic growth is set to slow more than expected, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which has downgraded its forecast for 2025 to 1.3%, down from 1.4% earlier this year.

June 11, 2025
Emissions Cutting Trial to Benefit Hospitality Businesses
The government has published details of a new emissions cutting trial that could benefit UK pubs, cafes, restaurants and hotels.

June 9, 2025
Named and Shamed: Employers Failing to Pay Minimum Wage
In its latest round of investigations, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have named 518 employers who have failed to pay the National Living or National Minimum Wage correctly to their staff.

June 6, 2025
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Old Tech: New Guidance from the NCSC
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released new guidance on how to properly retire old digital systems and devices – a process known as decommissioning. The guidance is aimed at IT teams, but there are useful takeaways for any small business that uses computers, software or online systems.