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What Smaller Businesses Need to KnowThe UK government has officially delayed major changes to small business and micro-entity accounts filing under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) from April 2027 to April 2028.This delay grants small businesses exactly one full accounting year and nine months of breathing room. However, directors must not…

Another rising cost for businessesMany business owners are continuing to face increasing financial pressure during 2026 and concerns over possible business rates increases are adding to the uncertainty.For retail businesses, hospitality operators, offices, workshops and many other commercial premises, business rates remain a significant fixed cost which can have a major impact on profitability and…

A useful point to review your businessFor many businesses, summer provides a useful opportunity to pause and take stock before the pressures of the autumn trading period and the approach of the tax year end begin to dominate attention again.The first half of 2026 has brought continuing financial pressures for many owner-managed businesses. Rising employment…

Businesses are being urged to remain alert after Companies House and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) issued a joint warning about unsolicited payment requests and misleading invoices being sent to UK companies.According to the government announcement, some businesses are receiving letters and emails that appear official and request payment for services connected with Companies House…