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Latest small business news
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Autumn Budget 2025: predictions for business owners
Our tax predictions for the upcoming Budget.
10-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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New tax rules – applications open for Making Tax Digital exemptions
New tax rules are coming in April 2026. Check if you can apply for an exemption.
4-minute read
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Digital ID debate: the pros, cons, and impact on your small business
How will digital IDs affect small businesses, Right to Work checks, and data privacy?
4-minute read
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Business tax, Food and hospitality, General business, Health and beauty, Retail sector, Small business newsWhat are business rates? Small businesses prepare for revaluation
Business rates are changing, here’s what you need to know.
8-minute read
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New energy efficiency rules for rental properties
The minimum EPC rating for landlords is set to increase.
7-minute read
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Are landlords responsible for boilers?
Where do landlord responsibilities for boilers start and end?
4-minute read
Recent how-to guides and business tips
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7-minute read
What is Section 24? How tax relief changes affect landlords
Section 24 has impacted landlords’ profits, but why was it introduced?
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6-minute read
How to apply for (and check) an EORI number (2025 guide)
The ultimate guide to importing and exporting for UK businesses.
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10-minute read
Autumn Budget 2025: predictions for business owners
Our tax predictions for the upcoming Budget.
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11-minute read
Renters’ Rights Bill – what do landlords need to know?
The government plans to ban Section 21 evictions and limit rent increases.
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4-minute read
New tax rules – applications open for Making Tax Digital exemptions
New tax rules are coming in April 2026. Check if you can apply for an exemption.
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4-minute read
Digital ID debate: the pros, cons, and impact on your small business
How will digital IDs affect small businesses, Right to Work checks, and data privacy?
Top trending articles
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.
5-minute read
Making Tax Digital for business income tax
Making Tax Digital will affect how you pay income tax from 2026.
6-minute read
Making Tax Digital for landlord income tax
Find out more on key dates, how to comply, and how to register.
7-minute read
The 8 best self-employed accounting software for 2025
11-minute read
Self-employed expenses in the UK – what can you claim?
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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Senior Copywriter
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Copywriter
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Content Executive
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