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Where are hosepipe bans – and is my small business exempt?
Hosepipe bans have been introduced in many parts of the UK, and you may be wondering if this affects how you run your business. Learn more.
3-minute read
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Fair Payment Code – is it helping small businesses?
Have the government’s initiatives made a difference to late payments?
3-minute read
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Small business ideas – best businesses to start yourself
Here are the best small business ideas in the UK – plus how you can get started.
12-minute read
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Four scams that target small businesses
Find out the strategies scammers use to trick business owners.
5-minute read
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Rising costs force small businesses to increase prices
See the key takeaways from our SME Insights Report 2025.
4-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.
11-minute read
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Spending Review: investment in AI, net-zero, and infrastructure for SMEs
Learn more about the key updates for business owners.
5-minute read
Recent how-to guides and business tips
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3-minute read
Where are hosepipe bans – and is my small business exempt?
Hosepipe bans have been introduced in many parts of the UK, and you may be wondering if this…
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3-minute read
Fair Payment Code – is it helping small businesses?
Have the government’s initiatives made a difference to late payments?
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10-minute read
Capital gains tax on property – a guide for landlords
Find out the latest capital gains tax rates and allowances for selling property.
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12-minute read
Small business ideas – best businesses to start yourself
Here are the best small business ideas in the UK – plus how you can get started.
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5-minute read
Four scams that target small businesses
Find out the strategies scammers use to trick business owners.
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4-minute read
Rising costs force small businesses to increase prices
See the key takeaways from our SME Insights Report 2025.
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From 2026, there’ll be a phased switch to Making Tax Digital – changing how small business owners and landlords pay income tax. Make sure you’re prepared.
Making Tax Digital for business income tax
Making Tax Digital will affect how you pay income tax from 2026.
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