News

Stay up to date on all of the latest business and tax happenings.

Business News

28 Sep 2026

Chancellor announces major maritime projects heralding a 'new age of industrialisation' for Britain

Ahead of John Healey's first Labour conference speech as Chancellor of the Exchequer, the government has announced a multi-billion pound investment in major maritime projects.

25 Sep 2026

Research shows that Londoners are under-paying property taxes by £3.1 billion relative to the value of their homes

Research published by the Resolution Foundation details the amount of tax revenue raised from property (broadly Stamp Duty Land Tax and Council Taxes).

24 Sep 2026

Survey suggests challenges remain despite improvements being made in tax administration

The Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (ABAB) has recently published the results of its annual survey completed earlier this year by 10,195 businesses and agents.

23 Sep 2026

SMEs face issues in accessing suitable finance

A recent report by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found that whilst small and medium enterprises (SMEs) account for 60% of employment and 51% of turnover in the UK private sector, only 21% of the total value of UK business loans are provided to SMEs and 54% of SMEs are not using external finance in any capacity.

22 Sep 2026

ONS statistics show government is borrowing more than expected

Data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on 22 September 2026 showed the UK borrowed £18.3 billion in August 2026, up £2.9 billion on the same month last year.

21 Sep 2026

Businesses should have a stronger voice in devolution according to new British Chambers of Commerce report

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have issued 'A Business Roadmap for Fiscal Devolution' which calls for businesses to be put at the heart of the next stage of devolution.

18 Sep 2026

Three directors have been fined in first court action for identity verification offences

In rules brought in under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, directors are required to verify their identity with Companies House or risk enforcement action and penalties.

17 Sep 2026

Another inflation rise in August

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.1% in the 12 months to August 2026, up from 2.9% the previous month.

16 Sep 2026

People encouraged to check their State Pension forecast

Research from HMRC reveals one in eight adults (12.5%) have never checked their State Pension forecast which is equivalent to approximately 6.9 million UK adults.

15 Sep 2026

ONS releases labour market overview for September 2026

The ONS have released their latest estimates of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity, and other employment-related statistics for the UK.

14 Sep 2026

UK missed out on £2tn of investment, study finds

A study carried out by consultancy Oxford Economics has suggested that the UK has missed out on almost £2 trillion in investment in business and infrastructure over the past quarter of a century.

11 Sep 2026

Business group urges Chancellor to 'restore business confidence'

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has called on Chancellor John Healey to help restore confidence amongst UK businesses in the upcoming Autumn Budget.

10 Sep 2026

Nearly half of UK businesses using AI tools

Research carried out by insurer Simply Business has revealed that 47% of UK small business owners are using artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

9 Sep 2026

Government launches overhaul of corporate reporting

The government recently launched an overhaul of corporate reporting that it hopes will save UK businesses more than £450 million per year.

8 Sep 2026

Chancellor pledges to make Great Britain 'growth Britain'

In a speech ahead of the Autumn Budget on 28 October, Chancellor John Healey pledged to make Great Britain 'growth Britain again' by strengthening the UK's economic growth trajectory.

Hot Topics