New procurement rules offer SMEs hope
The government's new procurement rules that target opportunities for smaller businesses offer hope to SMEs, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
09 Apr 2026
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Gains in business confidence 'at risk'
Data published by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed that confidence amongst small firms rose slightly in the first three months of 2026, but could fall without government intervention.
08 Apr 2026
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BCC warns of growing threat to entry-level jobs in the age of AI
The rapid adoption of AI is driving a sharp decline in entry-level jobs and worsening the long-standing UK challenge of skills shortages, warns the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
07 Apr 2026
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Middle East conflict drives economic confidence to new record low
Business leader optimism over prospects for the UK economy is at a record low after the outbreak of war in the Middle East, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD).
02 Apr 2026
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Tourist tax would hit consumers with £1.6 billion tax rise
The government's proposed tourist tax would constitute a £1.6 billion tax increase for holidaymakers, according to analysis by Oxford Economics.
01 Apr 2026
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Government unveils crackdown on late payments
Small businesses are to be backed by new, stronger measures to tackle late payments, the government has announced.
31 Mar 2026
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UK government to review mileage rates
The government has confirmed it will review approved mileage rates for business users ahead of a future Budget.
30 Mar 2026
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Save on Easter childcare with Tax-Free Childcare
HMRC is urging families to sign up for Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) before booking their Easter holiday childcare.
27 Mar 2026
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New tax year brings contentious changes
The start of the new tax year on 6 April 2026 will bring contentious changes with it, warns the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).
26 Mar 2026
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Inflation rate unchanged in February, but figures 'already old news'
The UK inflation rate remained at 3% in the year to February, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
25 Mar 2026
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Hundreds of employers handed penalties for illegally underpaying workers
Almost 400 employers from across the UK have been named for failing to pay the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers, says the government.
24 Mar 2026
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HMRC website seeks to close tax knowledge gaps
HMRC has launched a new 'Tax Confident' website which it says will help people fill their tax knowledge gaps.
23 Mar 2026
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Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%
The Bank of England has voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% in a decision that was widely expected since war broke out in Iran.
20 Mar 2026
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Regulation reform offers £9 billion opportunity for small firms
Small businesses spend billions of pounds and millions of hours on red tape - but regulators and the government rarely design rules with them in mind, according to research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
19 Mar 2026
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