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May 28, 2026
UK unemployment rises to 5% but inflation drops to 2.8%
Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the unemployment rate in the three months to March 2026 has risen to 5% from 4.9%.
May 27, 2026
HMRC introduces targeted advance assurance service for R&D claims
Originally proposed in last autumn’s Budget, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have introduced a targeted advance assurance service for Research and Development (R&D) tax relief claims. The service, which is a pilot, aims to provide businesses with clarity on complex or high-risk areas before they make a claim.
October 20, 2025
How to Save on Childcare Costs with the Tax-Free Childcare Scheme
Running your own business often means juggling a lot - and for many, that includes childcare. With autumn school breaks rapidly approaching, HMRC is reminding working families that the Tax-Free Childcare scheme can be a good way to make some savings.
October 16, 2025
Why “Staff Welfare” Should Feature in Your Incident Response Plan
Cyber incidents, data breaches and operational disruptions don’t just affect systems - they affect people.
October 15, 2025
Weekly Cash Flow Checks: Stay Ahead of Surprises
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. Without it, even profitable businesses can run into trouble. Yet many business owners, and even some finance teams, treat cash flow as a monthly or quarterly review item. That’s a mistake.
October 13, 2025
Why Thinking Like a CFO Can Help You Shape Your Business
For many small and medium-sized business owners, bookkeeping, payroll and VAT returns are seen as a necessary part of their routine. These tasks are essential, but in terms of shaping your business, they can only tell you what has already happened.
October 9, 2025
Autumn Budget 2025 – What Might Be Coming for Businesses?
The Autumn Budget will be delivered on 26 November, but the Chancellor’s recent speech in Liverpool gave us some useful hints about what could be on the table.
October 8, 2025
CMA Flags Concerns Over Rising Fuel Margins
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its latest monitoring report on fuel prices, highlighting increases in both pump prices and retailer margins.
October 6, 2025
Digital ID to Become Mandatory for Right to Work Checks
The government has announced its plan to introduce a new digital ID scheme, which will become the standard way to complete Right to Work checks by the end of the current Parliament.
October 2, 2025
Amazon to close UK grocery stores as focus shifts to online delivery
Amazon is set to close all 19 of its UK Amazon Fresh grocery stores less than five years after launching the till-free sites in London. Five of the stores may be converted into Whole Foods outlets, another grocery brand owned by Amazon.
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