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March 4, 2026

Draft CBAM Rules Published

The government has published the draft secondary legislation for the UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which is due to go live on 1 January 2027. This is an important development for UK businesses importing affected materials.
March 2, 2026

Spring Statement 2026: What Businesses Should Expect on 3 March

The Spring Statement will be delivered in Parliament on 3 March, giving an update on the state of the UK economy and the government’s financial outlook.
February 26, 2026

Employment Rights Act - What is Changing First?

A new website has been launched by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) offering practical guidance and support on the changes that the Employment Rights Act will introduce and what they can do to get ready.
February 25, 2026

Could a Fiscal “Traffic Light System” Help Your Business Cut Through Uncertainty?

A leading think tank has criticised the fiscal rules that the Chancellor uses to determine the government’s tax and spending plans. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has suggested that reducing complex finances to a pass‑or‑fail number misses the bigger picture.
February 23, 2026

Personal Tax Changes Coming in April 2026

With just a few weeks to go until the beginning of a new tax year, a new round of tax changes take effect from April 2026. While many people won’t see a big difference in their day-to-day tax position, there are some areas worth having on the radar.
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.
February 11, 2026

CMA Proposes New Rules to Give Businesses More Control Over Google Search

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced a set of proposed measures aimed at increasing fairness, transparency and choice for businesses and consumers using Google’s search services in the UK.
February 9, 2026

Deadline Approaching for Business Rates Valuation Checks

Enterprises that pay business rates are being encouraged to check their current property valuation and make sure the details held by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are correct.
February 5, 2026

Business Confidence Falls Again as Tax Concerns Reach Five‑Year High copy

The latest Business Confidence Monitor, an Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales survey, shows confidence continuing to fall. Confidence has now fallen for six consecutive quarters and is now at its lowest since the final three months of 2022.

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May 6, 2026

The NCSC to begin recommending use of passkeys

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) announced at CYBERUK 2026 in Glasgow that it will begin recommending the use of passkeys wherever a service supports them, and two-step verification (2SV) where it does not.
May 5, 2026

Renters’ Rights Act: Key actions for landlords

The Renters’ Rights Act came into force on 1 May 2026 and represents the biggest change to renting in England for a generation. All landlords must be ready, as the new rules apply to both new and existing tenancies from day one.
April 30, 2026

Consultation on Process for Handling Flexible Working Requests

The government has opened a consultation on a new consultation process that employers will need to follow when handling flexible working requests.
April 29, 2026

Why Financially Successful Business Owners Can Still Feel Out of Control

Your business can be doing well financially but you can still feel uncertain about where your personal finances are heading.
April 27, 2026

Shared Office Spaces Being Hit by Increased Business Rates

Recent changes to the way co-working spaces are assessed for business rates are causing considerable concern in the business community. Some estimate that the changes amount to a £600 million stealth tax raid.
April 23, 2026

Valuing Your Business: What Buyers Look for and What You Can Do About It

If you are thinking about selling your business, whether that is in six months or six years, one of the first questions you will probably ask yourself is “what’s it worth?”
April 22, 2026

CBAM Rules: What Importers Need to Know

The government has published further draft legislation on the UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). This will have consequences for importers bringing certain carbon-intensive goods into the UK.
April 20, 2026

New “Right to Try” Legislation Removes a Key Barrier to Work for Disabled People

At the end of April 2026, new legislation will come into force designed to address the fear of losing benefits support if a new job does not work out.
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