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Latest small business news
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85,000 properties at risk for heat pump tumble dryer fire
Government warns homeowners about tumble dryer firer risks in latest announcement.
11-minute read
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Changes to the sugar tax from 2028 – what do businesses need to know?
How does the sugar tax affect businesses?
4-minute read
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Furnished holiday lets: what’s changing in 2026?
Stay up to date with the latest rules for FHL. Here’s what you need to pay in 2026 and beyond.
7-minute read
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Major tax break on EMIs from 6 April 2026
Lifting the EMI cap means a major tax break for small businesses and their employees.
2-minute read
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Autumn Budget 2025: updates all drivers need to know
Find out what’s changing for UK motorists
4-minute read
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Autumn Budget: what it means for your money and your business
How the Autumn Budget could impact small businesses and the self-employed.
10-minute read
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72% of businesses expect MTD to increase their costs, study finds
The cost of the digital transition will be different for every business.
6-minute read
Recent how-to guides and business tips
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11-minute read
85,000 properties at risk for heat pump tumble dryer fire
Government warns homeowners about tumble dryer firer risks in latest announcement.
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11-minute read
Capital gains tax – a guide for business owners
Here we explore capital gains tax rates and allowances for business owners.
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4-minute read
Changes to the sugar tax from 2028 – what do businesses need to know?
How does the sugar tax affect businesses?
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13-minute read
Small business grants: everything you need to know
Find out how to apply for government grants you don’t have to pay back.
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7-minute read
Furnished holiday lets: what’s changing in 2026?
Stay up to date with the latest rules for FHL. Here’s what you need to pay in 2026…
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5-minute read
How to identify and report an HMRC scam in 2026
Here’s how small business owners can easily spot HMRC scam emails, calls, or texts.
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.
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Making Tax Digital for landlord income tax: get ready for 2026 changes
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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