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Bank lending to UK businesses has dropped to the lowest level in 30 years


Weak economic growth and tighter regulations on lenders are to blame for the largest drop in bank lending to UK ...

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HMRC raise mileage rates and allowances


Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced an increase in HMRC's approved mileage rates for cars and vans from April 2026 for the ...

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Struggling with cash flow – Exploring the growing use of asset and invoice financing


There was a time when SMEs relied on their main bank for all of their finance options. Recent economic pressures ...

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UK’s growing insolvency – Building greater resilience in your business


Rising costs seem to be coming at UK businesses from all directions, resulting in many difficult financial decisions needing to ...

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Employers are paying the price: National Insurance Contributions rise to £28 billion


Employers’ predictions seem to be coming true as National Insurance Contributions (NICs) have skyrocketed to £28 billion, exceeding the Government’s ...

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The FRS 102 rules are changing again: How will they affect you?


The revised version of FRS 102 accounting standards has already brought new reforms for accounting periods starting on or after ...

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Structuring your business for sale – BADR is changing once again


For business owners preparing to sell or exit their company, a stricter interpretation of the qualifying conditions for Business Asset ...

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Preparing your business for the rising rates of the National Minimum Wage


From April 2026, the National Minimum Wage rates will increase once again, driving up employment costs for many businesses and ...

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Have you verified your identity? Staying compliant with Companies House changes


Since November 2025, it has become a requirement for all company directors and Persons with Significant Control (PSCs) to verify ...

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