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April 8, 2026
Is Vibe Coding the Future?
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published a blog post exploring the potential for ‘vibe coding’ replacing the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business model. While not suggesting that vibe coding is ready to take over now, they conclude that vibe coding is following a pattern similar to cloud adoption 20 years ago.
April 7, 2026
Mental Health: A Key Reason for Sickness Absence
A new YouGov survey commissioned by Acas shows that almost one in three employers are finding that stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health problems are a reason that staff give for sickness absence.
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
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.
February 4, 2026
VAT Flat Rate Scheme: Could It Work for You?
If you are a small VAT-registered business, how you calculate your VAT could make a real difference to your cash flow and the time you spend keeping records.
February 2, 2026
Business Rates Relief for Pubs and Live Music Venues
It has been announced that eligible pubs and live music venues in England will receive a 15% discount on their business rates bills in 2026/27. Rates bills will then be frozen in real terms for a further two years.
January 29, 2026
Private sector pay growth slows to five-year low
UK wage growth eased to 4.5% between September and November 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics, reflecting a notable slowdown in private sector pay.
January 28, 2026
WorkWell to roll out across England
A national expansion of WorkWell, a health-and-employment support service, is set to take place across England, following a successful pilot that helped more than 25,000 people stay in or return to work.
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.
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