Small business news
Find out the latest news affecting small businesses.
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3-minute read
MPs urge HMRC to improve tax service in new report
A parliamentary report issues recommendations for HMRC to improve its service.
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4-minute read
Tool theft in 2025: tougher sentences coming soon?
A new bill could mean harsher sentences for tool theft are on the way.
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4-minute read
UK-US trade deal – what does it mean for small businesses?
President Trump’s trade tariffs reduced as part of trade deal.
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4-minute read
How does the sugar tax impact businesses?
How does the sugar tax affect businesses and what is the government planning to change?
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2-minute read
HMRC’s IR35 CEST tool to help self-employed check employment status for tax
From 30 April, HMRC are updating their Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool.
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6-minute read
Rise of shoplifting – how to protect your shop from thieves
Follow these tips to prevent shoplifting in your retail shop.
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3-minute read
Asda recalls sandwich filler – how do product recalls affect small businesses?
How do product recalls work and what are the implications for small businesses?
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3-minute read
PayPal: red alert for businesses as sophisticated scams fool users
Small businesses need to be vigilant of increasing sophisticated scams
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6-minute read
State pension age increase: what’s the retirement age in the UK?
The state pension age is increasing in 2026. When can you retire and access it?
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4-minute read
HMRC’s crackdown on tax avoidance
Find out how the laws might be changing around tax avoidance.
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