The Autumn Budget 2026: What Businesses Should Be Watching
The UK Government’s Autumn Budget takes place on Wednesday 28 October 2026, making it one of the most important dates in the business calendar this autumn. For businesses, the Budget […]
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The New Government’s Economic Priorities: What UK Businesses Should Watch Before the Autumn Budget
Andy Burnham became Prime Minister on 20 July 2026, having entered Number 10 unopposed, and in a surprise move appointed John Healey, previously defence secretary, as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Andy Burnham’s new government, a balancing act
VAT reduction, cap on public transport and business rates cut announced Andy Burnham’s first days as Prime Minister have been marked by a flurry of announcements designed to show that
Why Productivity Has Become the UK’s Biggest Business Challenge
While inflation, taxation, and labour costs often dominate headlines, a quieter issue is increasingly concerning economists and policymakers: productivity. During June 2026, the Office for National Statistics highlighted the importance
Late Payments Continue to Hurt UK SMEs Despite Economic Stabilisation
Late payment problems continue to affect thousands of UK SMEs during 2026, despite wider signs of economic stabilisation. Recent commentary from the Federation of Small Businesses and UK business media
Are You Ready for E-Invoicing?
Policy in development HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recently released a research paper on how small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) view electronic invoicing, also called e-invoicing. In the Autumn Budget
Cybersecurity Threats Rising – Why Every UK Business Needs a Plan
Cybersecurity is becoming one of the most pressing risks facing UK businesses in 2026. Recent warnings highlighted across BBC News coverage and government updates point to a sharp increase in
Autumn Budget 2025 Preview – What Businesses Should Be Ready For
Mark your calendars: the Autumn Budget 2025 is scheduled for 26 November 2025 and is widely expected to be a consequential one for business and tax. With borrowing in August
Tax & Treasury: Decoding the Autumn Budget and IHT Reforms
Heads up, business owners and landowners. The government is getting ready for the Autumn Budget, and with a huge fiscal gap of £51 billion to fill, all eyes are on
Employment Rights Bill & Off Payroll IR35 Changes: Business Implications for UK SMEs
In April 2025, new Companies Act size thresholds came into effect, altering how IR35 off payroll and compliance rules apply—a move impacting up to 132,000 companies by shifting responsibilities from