Millions of self assessment customers are being urged by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to remain vigilant to scams that claim to be from the department.

Independent retailers are putting pressure on the government to scrap the de minimis import loophole as new figures reveal that cheap imports worth almost £6bn entered Britain last year tax-free.

Ahead of National Entrepreneurs Day on 21 August, experts are warning that the UK’s business creation rate has fallen to new lows and are calling for more to be done to support would-be entrepreneurs.

From 18 November 2025, all company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) will be legally required to verify their identity under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 as part of wider reforms to help prevent the misuse of UK companies.

While SME employment has fallen in the past few months, research shows that more people than ever want to start a business. However, a new survey suggests that many existing small firms are struggling.

President Trump’s decision to charge import duties for low-value goods entering the US is bad news for small exporters in the UK.

The government has unveiled its Small Business Plan - featuring a new crackdown on late payment, more support and funding for start-ups and growth firms and a promise to cut admin costs for SMEs by 25%.

The government has announced plans to overhaul planning and licensing rules to make it quicker and easier for new cafes, bars and music venues to open in place of disused shops.

A new study by global payments platform Airwallex, has uncovered the scale of the financial pressure facing the UK’s small and medium-sized businesses, as rising operational costs and late customer payments continue to undermine cashflow and stability.  

Only one in five small firms has a formal business plan in place but research suggests many SMEs are doing well in spite of the lack of detailed planning.