UK business groups warmly welcome EU "reset"
The new trade deal that the UK has negotiated with the EU has been greeted with enthusiasm by leading business groups...
Date: 20 May 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
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Small business news - May 2025
May 2025
The big switch: UK business owners rethink their banking
New research suggests that three in four entrepreneurs are open to switching to a new bank in a bid to get better value out of their business accounts...
Date: 12 May 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
UK entrepreneurs rethink their business banking
Three-quarters of UK entrepreneurs rethink their business banking needs amid digital and financial shifts...
Date: 7 May 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Two in three Gen Z workers want to start a business
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Date: 6 May 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Acas poll finds many UK workers are worried about AI
More than half of UK businesses now use AI but employers need to do more to address the concerns of their staff says Acas...
Date: 6 May 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
FSB calls on HMRC to cut the cost of tax compliance
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Date: 29 April 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
HMRC urges sole traders and landlords to "Act now"
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax goes live on 6 April 2026...
Date: 22 April 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Confused about MTD for Income Tax? You're not alone
A new survey suggests that there is widespread confusion about Making Tax Digital for Income Tax - despite the fact that it is due to come into effect in less than a year...
Date: 22 April 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Why small business owners struggle to take a break
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Date: 15 April 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Small firms in the UK react as news of US tariffs hits home
The latest polls suggest that many UK small businesses are deeply concerned about the effects of Trump's tariffs and a significant number are refocusing on the EU as a result...
Date: 8 April 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Employer NIC rise: who are the winners and losers?
As the higher Employer National Insurance Contributions come into effect this month, new analysis highlights those businesses that could be better off...
Date: 8 April 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Commencing countdown: Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
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Date: 1 April 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
The International Franchise Show 2025: Find your dream franchise
Following the overwhelming success of the 2024 edition, the International Franchise Show is set to return to Excel London on the 11th and 12th of April 2025...
Date: 31 March 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
What the Spring Statement means for you and your business
Today's Spring Statement offered very little cheer to small business owners and sole traders that are grappling with rising costs...
Date: 26 March 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
National Insurance rise impacts small business hiring plans
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Date: 18 March 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
New rules means no more tax returns for some traders
The government has changed the rules regarding tax returns...
Date: 18 March 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller
Start Your Own Business podcast celebrates 200,000 downloads
The Start Your Own Business podcast, created by the team behind the Donut small business websites, is celebrating two exciting milestones...
Date: 11 March 2025 Written by: Rachel Miller