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October 1, 2026

Companies House warns directors to avoid prosecution

Directors are being warned to verify their identities with Companies House or risk prosecution after the Insolvency Service secured its first convictions for these offences.

September 30, 2026

Getting monthly Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns correct

Members of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) are due to get letters from HMRC where errors have been identified in their monthly returns. The letters, due in October, are in response to three common errors identified by HMRC.

May 20, 2026

Four simple ways to improve business profit within 12 months

Most businesses don’t need big ideas or complicated plans to improve profit. In practice, profits will usually increase by tightening up a few everyday things and being more deliberate about how time and effort are applied.

May 18, 2026

Government commits to self-driving technology

The government has announced it has signed a new partnership with Wayve, a British company that is developing self-driving vehicle technologies.

May 14, 2026

What will happen to interest rates in 2026?

The ongoing Middle East conflict has raised concerns over its effect on UK inflation and interest rates in the coming months.

May 13, 2026

Credit control: The quiet discipline that keeps a business alive

Running a business in recent times has been a lesson in resilience. Costs continue to increase and customers are cautious. Cash is proving tight for many businesses and credit control is a core discipline for keeping a business afloat in such times.