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Latest small business news
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UK tool theft hotspots: where are your tools most at risk?
New data reveals the exact month (and place) your tools are most at risk.
6-minute read
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Renters’ Rights Bill – what do landlords need to know?
The government plans to ban Section 21 evictions and limit rent increases.
10-minute read
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Autumn Budget 2025: predictions for business owners
Our tax predictions for the upcoming Budget.
11-minute read
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Landlords pay record £107m to HMRC as unpaid tax bill doubles
The average landlord paid HMRC almost £14,000.
3-minute read
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Driverless taxis on the roads by 2026 – is your business ready?
The government has fast-tracked trials for self-driving vehicles on UK roads.
3-minute read
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NDA law changes 2025 – confidentiality agreements
Non-disclosure agreements protect sensitive information from disclosure by others.
5-minute read
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TikTok Shop’s new £150k support package for local UK sellers
How TikTok Shop is connecting UK businesses with local customers.
2-minute read
Recent how-to guides and business tips
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6-minute read
UK tool theft hotspots: where are your tools most at risk?
New data reveals the exact month (and place) your tools are most at risk.
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10-minute read
Renters’ Rights Bill – what do landlords need to know?
The government plans to ban Section 21 evictions and limit rent increases.
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11-minute read
8 of the best business loans compared
Which are the best business loans in the UK for growing businesses? Use our comparison to find out…
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13-minute read
Second job tax – a guide for your side hustle
Wondering if you need to pay tax on your second job?
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11-minute read
Autumn Budget 2025: predictions for business owners
Our tax predictions for the upcoming Budget.
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7-minute read
Self-employed tax codes explained (2025 guide to HMRC codes)
Learn what HMRC codes mean, how to check yours, and what to do if it’s wrong.
Top trending articles
Are you prepared for Making Tax Digital?
Making Tax Digital for VAT is already in place. But Making Tax Digital for income tax is coming from April 2026 – changing how small businesses and landlords file and pay tax. Make sure you’re prepared.
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Making Tax Digital for business income tax
Making Tax Digital will affect how you pay income tax from 2026.
6-minute read
Making Tax Digital for landlord income tax
Find out more on key dates, how to comply, and how to register.
8-minute read
The 9 best self-employed accounting software for 2025
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Monzo’s built-in MTD tool: is it really this easy?
Free financial calculators and business tools
Whether you need to work out how much VAT to add to invoices or the profit margin on a new product, our free calculators are here to help you.
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How to work out profit margin – profit margin calculator
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What is ROI and how do you measure it? ROI calculator
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How much is VAT? VAT calculator for businesses
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