Business confidence rises but is it time to invest?
Business confidence across the UK is showing signs of improvement, although many smaller businesses
Late payments: Is your business at risk?
Late payment of invoices remains one of the most persistent problems facing UK small businesses, and
Are grid delays holding back investment?
A business may have the finance, premises and customers for an expansion project, yet still face
New digital rules for tracking waste
A new system for recording waste movements came into operation on 1 October 2026.
The first phase
Could better workplace health reduce staff losses?
When an employee develops a health problem, the consequences can extend far beyond a few days of
Is your business ready for a cyber incident?
Cyber security is sometimes treated as a problem for large organisations with specialist IT
Interest rates may not be coming down soon
Businesses waiting for cheaper borrowing may need to reconsider their plans.
The Bank of England
New funding opens for growing businesses
The British Business Bank has launched a £210 million investment fund to help smaller businesses in
When can a trading loss generate a tax refund
Making a trading loss whilst not ideal can sometimes generate a tax refund. If you are a
Could company dividend rules be changing?
The Government has announced plans to consider major changes to the rules governing when companies