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New cryptoasset rules aim to protect consumers

01 May 2025

The government is introducing legislation to regulate cryptoassets and improve consumer protection for the asset class.

Lack of trust and board expertise putting brakes on AI adoption

30 Apr 2025

A lack of trust and a shortage of expertise at board level are limiting the adoption of AI in UK businesses, according to research from the Institute of Directors (IoD).

Chancellor unveils plans to maintain level playing field for British business

29 Apr 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said British businesses will be supported in trading freely as she takes action on practices that undercut fair trade, such as the dumping of cheap goods into the UK.

IHT receipts reach record £8.2 billion

28 Apr 2025

Figures published by HMRC have revealed that Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts reached a record £8.2 billion in the 2024/25 tax year as a result of rising asset values.

Government taking right approach to tariff negotiations

25 Apr 2025

The UK government is taking the right approach to tariff negotiations with the US despite downgrades to the economic outlook, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

Sole traders and landlords get Making Tax Digital warning

24 Apr 2025

Sole traders and landlords get Making Tax Digital warning

Tax red tape costs small businesses nearly £25 billion a year

23 Apr 2025

Tax compliance costs small businesses nearly £25 billion a year, according to recent research conducted by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

More parents financing children's house deposits

22 Apr 2025

More parents are financing their children's housing deposits, according to new research.

Business confidence falls to two-year low

17 Apr 2025

Data published by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has revealed that business confidence has fallen to its lowest level in two years.

Inflation falls as result of lower petrol prices

16 Apr 2025

Lower petrol prices helped to drive down UK inflation by more than expected in the year to March 2025, official data has revealed.

Companies House begins to verify identities

15 Apr 2025

A new service has been launched that allows individuals to verify their identity directly with Companies House through GOV.UK.

Spending Review 'could brighten living standards outlook'

14 Apr 2025

Think tank the Resolution Foundation has suggested that the government's upcoming Spending Review could help to brighten the 'bleak living standards outlook' for low-to-middle income families.

Business group welcomes launch of Code of Practice

11 Apr 2025

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has welcomed the launch of the government's new Cyber Governance package, which is underpinned by the Cyber Governance Code of Practice.

Price rises 'most likely response' to US tariffs

10 Apr 2025

Price increases are the most likely response to US tariffs by affected firms, according to a survey conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

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New cryptoasset rules aim to protect consumers

Lack of trust and board expertise putting brakes on AI adoption

Chancellor unveils plans to maintain level playing field for British business

IHT receipts reach record £8.2 billion

Government taking right approach to tariff negotiations

Sole traders and landlords get Making Tax Digital warning

Tax red tape costs small businesses nearly £25 billion a year

More parents financing children's house deposits

Business confidence falls to two-year low

Inflation falls as result of lower petrol prices

Companies House begins to verify identities

Spending Review 'could brighten living standards outlook'

Business group welcomes launch of Code of Practice

Price rises 'most likely response' to US tariffs

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