Small business news
Find out the latest news affecting small businesses.
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6-minute read
72% of businesses expect MTD to increase their costs, study finds
The cost of the digital transition will be different for every business.
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7-minute read
What is an HMRC tax investigation?
Are you worried about an HMRC investigation or enquiry? Read on to find out what to expect, and…
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12-minute read
Side hustle tax rules – do I pay tax for online selling?
Learn about new rules, thresholds, and your tax responsibilities if you have a side hustle.
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4-minute read
10 of the best young business owners to watch
Professor Green and Harpreet Kaur back these young business owners.
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5-minute read
5 things to look out for in the Autumn Budget
Changes to income tax, national insurance, and VAT could be on the way.
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3-minute read
Vanishing trades: skilled worker shortage hits construction sector
Britain’s skilled trades are shrinking fast – but what can be done to help?
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14-minute read
Autumn Budget 2025: tax rises for business owners?
Our tax predictions for the upcoming Budget.
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6-minute read
HMRC tax refund: what to do if you’ve paid too much tax
The self-employed can apply for a tax refund from HMRC if they’ve overpaid tax.
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2-minute read
Last posting dates for Christmas 2025
Find out how long you’ve got to post your orders to make it by Christmas.
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7-minute read
Major Companies House changes from 18 November
Identity verification will become mandatory for business owners by autumn 2025.
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