November 12, 2026
Consultation indicates Founders’ Relief technicalities
The government has published a technical consultation on its new Founders’ Relief. The consultation itself provides an overview of the proposed qualifying conditions for it, including individual and company requirements and what must be satisfied. HMRC’s own figures, however, show that the strict conditions mean only about 600 individuals will be eligible to apply each year.
November 11, 2026
Costs of borrowing up
It’s bad news for mortgage holders and borrowers as the Bank of England (BoE) raises interest rates by a quarter point to 4% for the first time since August 2023.
October 22, 2026
UK Unemployment Rises to 5% as Job Market Shows Signs of Strain
The UK unemployment rate has risen to 5% in the three months to September, the highest since early 2021, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The increase was slightly higher than expected and adds to signs that the jobs market is starting to soften.
October 22, 2026
Free Recruitment Support Available to UK Businesses Through Jobcentre Plus
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a national campaign to offer UK businesses access to no-fee specialist recruitment support through Jobcentre Plus. The service is available to all businesses, regardless of size or sector.
October 22, 2026
Reminder: Companies House Identity Verification Becomes Mandatory from 18 November 2025
From 18 November 2025, identity verification with Companies House will start to be required for company directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs). The measure is intended to improve the reliability of information on the UK’s company register and support efforts to reduce economic crime.
October 22, 2026
Budget Speculation: Are Tax Rises Looming?
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, gave a surprise ‘pre-Budget’ speech last week that appeared to pave the way for tax rises in the Budget on 26 November 2025.
October 22, 2026
Is It Time to Prepare Your Self-Assessment Tax Return?
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has been reminding taxpayers that there are now fewer than 100 days left to file their tax return and pay any tax due for the 2024-25 tax year.
October 22, 2026
Directors’ Report Requirement to Be Removed
As part of its move to reduce ‘red tape’ and aid business growth, the government has announced plans to remove the requirement for companies to include a directors’ report as part of their annual accounts.
October 22, 2026
ICO Consultation Opens on New Email and Text Marketing Rules for Charities
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a consultation on how charities can make use of new rules that will allow greater use of electronic marketing in contacting their supporters.
October 22, 2026
Government strengthens regulators’ duty to support business growth
The government has announced a major shake-up in how UK regulators operate, aiming to make them more accountable and more focused on supporting business growth.
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