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Latest small business news
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Employment Rights Act roadmap: everything employers need to know
Major reforms are already underway. Read our road map to keep updated.
6-minute read
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Renters’ Rights Act: your questions answered by an expert
A legal expert answers your most burning questions.
6-minute read
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Summer VAT cut: how small businesses can prepare
A temporary VAT reduction is coming in June to boost summer holiday trade.
7-minute read
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Fuel duty and VAT fuel charges: the latest news for drivers
The government has announced new fuel duty and VAT fuel charge rules for 2026.
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Renters’ Rights Act explained – 12 new rules for landlords
Section 21 eviction ban and limits on rent increases to start in May 2026.
9-minute read
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Pets in rental properties: a guide to the new rules
Your tenants now have the right to request to keep a pet – here’s all you need to know.
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What would a rent freeze mean for landlords?
Find out more about the short- and long-term impact on the rental market.
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Recent how-to guides and business tips
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Cash deposit limits on business bank accounts – a simple guide
What is the limit for your bank?
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Self-employed tax-free childcare – how to apply
Find out how to apply for tax-free childcare if you’re self-employed.
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Can HMRC check your bank account without your permission?
HMRC has the power to check personal information by issuing a ‘third party notice’ to banks.
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Section 13 rent increase: a guide for landlords
Find out more about how to request a fair and reasonable rent increase.
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6-minute read
Employment Rights Act roadmap: everything employers need to know
Major reforms are already underway. Read our road map to keep updated.
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Side hustle stories: 2 founders share their tips to start a side hustle
A practical guide to starting a side hustle with real insight from two founders.
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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 April 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.
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Is Making Tax Digital replacing Self Assessment?
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
Meet our experts
Our writers have a wealth of knowledge and experience writing for small business owners and landlords. Find out more about our experts and contributors.
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
Senior Copywriter
Conor is a professional writer with over 10 years experience across the property, small business, and insurance sectors.
Rosanna Parrish
Copywriter
Rosanna is a copywriter with over 10 years’ experience. She specialises in side hustles – as well as all things freelance, social media, and e-commerce.
Zach Hayward-Jones
Content Executive
Zach is a copywriter at Simply Business with seven years of writing experience across entertainment, insurance, and financial services.
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