Update on government’s Small Business Plan
Progress update on late payments, tax administration, finance access and apprenticeships The government has published a one-year-on update to its Small Business Plan, which is intended to support small and…
Mandatory Direct Debit proposed for VAT and PAYE payments
Businesses may face changes to how they pay tax The government has published a consultation on proposals that will require most VAT-registered businesses and employers to pay VAT and PAYE…
Free, hands-on cyber consultancy available for SMEs
Can Cyber Essentials help make your business more secure from online threats? Cyber Advisors are offering free 30-minute consultations to help small businesses get started with cybersecurity. As smaller businesses…
Export to the EU: Low-value parcel rules change on 1 July
€3 fixed customs duty will apply Starting 1 July 2026, a fixed customs duty of €3 will be applied to small parcels valued at less than €150 exported to the…
Data law change relaxes consent rules for charities
ICO publishes final guidance The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published final guidance on the new ‘charitable purposes soft opt-in’ provision introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025….
Relief on fuel duty and hauliers get road tax holiday
Farmers and other red diesel users to also benefit The government have announced some fuel duty and road tax changes which are designed to assist with the increased costs caused…
CMA Tackles Fake Reviews
How to avoid being caught out The Competition and Markets Authority has launched investigations into five companies to tackle fake and misleading online reviews. The investigations will examine how reviews…
Three Practical Tips to Deal with Late Payments
Minimise your stress when collecting payments If you run a small business, you will know that late payments can quickly turn from an irritation into a full-blown cash flow problem….
Government Responds to Late Payments Consultation
First look at proposed changes to support businesses The government has published its response to the late payments consultation that ran from July to October last year. It is…
