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August 20, 2026

Do you need to pay tax on your side hustle?

Those who have turned their hobby into a side hustle are being reminded by HMRC that their income from these activities may be taxable.

August 19, 2026

ICO raids properties in crackdown on nuisance car finance marketing

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has carried out searches at residential and business premises across the UK as part of an investigation into suspected nuisance marketing linked to car finance mis-selling claims.

January 26, 2026

Small Business Britain Launches ‘Small and Mighty Enterprise Programme’ to Support Small Businesses

Small Business Britain is set to roll out its Small and Mighty Enterprise Programme, a six-week online course designed to help sole traders and micro businesses unlock growth opportunities.

January 22, 2026

Getting Ready for Making Tax Digital

With just 10 weeks or so to go until the new tax year, many businesses are preparing for the changes that Making Tax Digital (MTD) will bring. From April, sole traders and landlords with an income of over £50,000 will need to submit quarterly updates to HMRC.

January 21, 2026

New to Self Assessment Tax? Here’s an Explainer

If you are new to being self-employed or being a landlord, Self Assessment can feel like one of those jobs you know you should understand better, but never quite get around to.

January 19, 2026

Backtrack on Digital ID Requirements

It appears that the government has backtracked on plans to require workers to register with its new digital ID programme to prove their right to work in the UK.