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Latest small business news
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HMRC is auto-enrolling the self-employed for MTD
As of September 2026, HMRC are automatically enrolling eligible business owners and landlords to Making Tax Digital.
8-minute read
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Storm Austen: storm plan checklist to help protect your business
Help protect your business from storm damage and what to do if you need to claim.
7-minute read
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Silvertown and Blackwall Tunnel tolls for business vehicles
Tolls for the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels increased in September 2026.
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New rules for rent checks in England
New regulation around digital checks have been introduced.
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A beginner’s guide to the Autumn Budget 2026
New data from Simply Business reveals how confident business owners feel in 2026.
9-minute read
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Autumn Budget 2026 predictions for small businesses
How might the government’s plans impact you and your money.
11-minute read
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Employment Rights Act: 3 changes for October 2026
Here’s everything UK employers need to know to stay compliant with employment law.
5-minute read
Recent how-to guides and business tips
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How to file micro entity accounts (2026 update)
Find out how micro-entity accounts can save you time and how to file them.
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8-minute read
HMRC is auto-enrolling the self-employed for MTD
As of September 2026, HMRC are automatically enrolling eligible business owners and landlords to Making Tax Digital.
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7-minute read
Storm Austen: storm plan checklist to help protect your business
Help protect your business from storm damage and what to do if you need to claim.
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11-minute read
What is a Section 8 notice – and how can landlords serve one?
Learn when you may need to use a Section 8 notice to evict tenants.
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How to register as self-employed (2026 update)
Registering as self-employed in the UK doesn’t need to be difficult.
Top trending articles
The next quarterly reporting deadline for Making Tax Digital is 7 November
The second quarterly reporting period for Making Tax Digital covers 6 July to 5 October 2026 and applies to self-employed people with an annual income of over £50,000. Here’s how to make sure you’re compliant.
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Quarterly tax reporting: practical steps for the 7 November deadline
Manage quarterly reporting like a pro with these tips from tax specialist Mike Parkes.
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Preparing for Making Tax Digital
How can small business owners and the self-employed prepare for Making Tax Digital?
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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How much is VAT? VAT calculator for businesses
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Catriona Fuller
Small business writer
Catriona Fuller is an experienced writer, specialising in small business tax, compliance, and marketing in the UK. She’s written hundreds of guides on the Knowledge centre, covering everything from Self Assessment and tax legislation to topical small business news.
Conor Shilling
Landlord writer
Conor Shilling is a professional writer with over 10 years’ experience specialising in the buy-to-let, property, small business, and insurance sectors. A trained journalist, Conor’s previous experience includes writing for several leading online property trade publications.
Rosanna Parrish
Small business writer
Rosanna Parrish is a small business writer specialising in side hustles, freelancing, and early stage small businesses. Her work covers freelance tax and legislation, managing irregular income, and turning side hustles into sustainable businesses.
Zach Hayward-Jones
Landlord writer
Zach Hayward-Jones specialises in the UK private rental sector, focusing on landlord regulation and legislative change such as the Renters’ Rights Act and EPC regulations. Zach has written over 100 guides covering landlord compliance and rental property management.
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