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Our Knowledge team are here for one reason – to be ahead of the headlines affecting your business or rental.

But we’ll also point you in the right direction for business insurance – be it public liability insurance for tradesmen or insurance for shops and other professionals – while also giving you the steer on landlord insurance (it’s what we do, after all!).

So whether it’s breaking news, industry tips, or an in-depth guide, it’s perfect coffee break reading, wherever you are.

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26 June 2019
Revised HMRC figures reveal more than 2 million people are missing out on this tax break

HMRC has admitted it overestimated the number of people claiming the Marriage Allowance last year.
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26 June 2019
Self-employed benefits entitlement: what you should know

When you’re running a small business, every penny counts. So it really makes sense to know the facts around self-employed benefits entitlement, and what to keep an eye on for the future.
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25 June 2019
Best free and paid business website builders – a guide

Building a business website should be a priority for every new firm – and thankfully, there’s a host of free tools to help you build your site quickly and easily.
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21 June 2019
A 10-step guide on how to start a cake and baking business from home

Wondering about how to start a baking business from home? You’re at the beginning of an exciting journey – our 10-step guide will help you get going.
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21 June 2019
Watch – 5 shocking tool thefts caught on camera

Whether nabbing tools in broad daylight or grabbing equipment from a driveway, these are some of the most brazen tool thieves around.
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20 June 2019
Can I get a buy-to-let mortgage if I’m over 60?

Older borrowers are no longer facing the age restrictions they once did if they want to invest in property.
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20 June 2019
Revealed: 31% annual surge in UK freelancers

The UK economy is becoming increasingly reliant on the freelance workforce’s contribution to a range of different industries, according to new Simply Business data.
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17 June 2019
Tenant fees ban – surveyors reveal the effect on rents for UK landlords

Rents have continued to rise across all regions of Britain, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
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13 June 2019
10 things every tradesperson can relate to

From hilarious jokes on site, to clocking off early on a Friday – sometimes there’s nothing better than being a tradesman.
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12 June 2019
2019 loan charge: new survey shows 58% of people think it’s “never fair to enforce taxes retrospectively”

As MPs tell the new Treasury secretary to stop and review the 2019 loan charge, a Simply Business survey shows that the majority of people think the legislation is unfair.
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