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August 27, 2026
Cost of business crisis for British SMEs
UK businesses are facing a “cost of business crisis”, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Its new cost-stack calculator shows government policy alone has pushed up an average firm's expenses by 70% over the past decade, adding roughly £827,000 a year in costs for a typical mid-sized business. About a quarter of the rise stems from the increase in employer National Insurance contributions, with the higher minimum wage and mandatory pension auto-enrolment also major contributors.
August 26, 2026
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax first quarter statistics published
Under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, sole traders and landlords with income of more than £50,000 have been required to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC since 6 April 2026.
February 19, 2026
CMA Moves to Secure Fairer App Store Rules for UK Businesses
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced a set of proposed commitments from Apple and Google that could make it easier for UK businesses that rely on app stores to reach their customers.
February 18, 2026
DBS Launches New Safeguarding Podcast for Employers
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched a new weekly podcast series, ‘DBS discussions: Safeguarding in Focus,’ aimed at employers, HR teams and anyone working in safeguarding.
February 16, 2026
HMRC Moves to GOV.UK One Login for New Users
HM Revenue & Customs has started using GOV.UK One Login for taxpayers signing up to its digital services for the first time.
February 12, 2026
One Million Miss the Tax Return Filing Deadline
HMRC has estimated that around a million people missed the 31 January 2026 Self Assessment tax return filing deadline.
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