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Business tax, Food and hospitality, General business, Health and beauty, Retail sector, Small business newsWhat are business rates? A guide for small businesses
Business rates are changing, here’s what you need to know.
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New energy efficiency rules for rental properties
The minimum EPC rating for landlords is set to increase.
7-minute read
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Are landlords responsible for boilers?
Where do landlord responsibilities for boilers start and end?
4-minute read
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Barista boom? Coffee shop hotspots revealed
New data reveals the UK cities with the most indie coffee shops.
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Autumn Budget 2025: predictions for business owners
Our tax predictions for the upcoming Budget.
9-minute read
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What to do if you’ve been given old pound coins or notes
A quick trip to the bank should help.
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UK construction: workloads rise, but skills shortage persists
Are these recent wins enough to stop problems caused by the skills shortage?
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Recent how-to guides and business tips
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8-minute read
What are business rates? A guide for small businesses
Business rates are changing, here’s what you need to know.
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7-minute read
New energy efficiency rules for rental properties
The minimum EPC rating for landlords is set to increase.
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4-minute read
Are landlords responsible for boilers?
Where do landlord responsibilities for boilers start and end?
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5-minute read
The best joint business account for small businesses (2025)
Discover the pros, cons, and alternatives of joint business accounts for small businesses.
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3-minute read
Barista boom? Coffee shop hotspots revealed
New data reveals the UK cities with the most indie coffee shops.
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9-minute read
Autumn Budget 2025: predictions for business owners
Our tax predictions for the upcoming Budget.
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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.
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Making Tax Digital for landlord income tax
Find out more on key dates, how to comply, and how to register.
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The 8 best self-employed accounting software for 2025
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Self-employed expenses in the UK – what can you claim?
Free financial calculators and business tools
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