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September 1, 2026
Energy prices set to rise
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced a 4% increase in the energy price cap for the period covering 1 October to 31 December 2026. This increase reflects higher wholesale gas prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with volatile global gas markets remaining the dominant driver of price changes.
August 27, 2026
Cost of business crisis for British SMEs
UK businesses are facing a “cost of business crisis”, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Its new cost-stack calculator shows government policy alone has pushed up an average firm's expenses by 70% over the past decade, adding roughly £827,000 a year in costs for a typical mid-sized business. About a quarter of the rise stems from the increase in employer National Insurance contributions, with the higher minimum wage and mandatory pension auto-enrolment also major contributors.
March 26, 2025
Identity verification coming to Companies House
As part of the changes being gradually introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCT), identity verification is set to become a Companies House requirement.
March 24, 2025
No change to Bank of England base rate
The Bank of England held its regular meeting to discuss interest rates last Thursday.
March 20, 2025
Safe working with screens: What employers need to know
The Health and Safety Executive are reminding employers about their responsibilities to protect workers from the health risks that come from working with display screen equipment (DSE), including PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones.
March 19, 2025
Your voice could be your password
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have plans to use a callers voice as their password in an effort to speed up phone calls.
March 17, 2025
Higher tax threshold for side hustles: What could it mean for you?
Last week, the tax minister responsible for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), James Murray, delivered a speech marking the 20th anniversary of HMRC. Previously, the UK’s tax authority was known as Inland Revenue.
March 13, 2025
New contract agreed for GPs
A new deal for GPs has been agreed between the government and the British Medical Association (BMA).
March 12, 2025
Plug-in van grant extended for another year
The Future of Roads Minister, Lillian Greenwood, has confirmed that the plug-in van grant will be extended for another year.
March 10, 2025
Spring Statement news: Public spending cuts likely
News reported last week said that the Chancellor has put together draft plans for spending cuts to welfare and other government departments.
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