There has been a significant rise in the number of small businesses using Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to new ...

From April 2026, there will be permanently lower tax rates for retail, hospitality and leisure properties with a rateable ...

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These are the findings of new research by SEO agency Ink Digital. It has analysed a wide range of data on side hustles to create its Ultimate UK Side Hustle Index 2025. This ranking of 50 of the most ...

The Fabian Society is calling on the government to create a £5-per-month opt-out sickness insurance scheme to protect health and productivity among self-employed workers. Its report, Ill-prepared: ...

New study reveals poor password hygiene across small, medium, and large companies - putting sensitive data at risk. When it comes to cybersecurity, size doesn’t always mean strength. NordPass, ...

New research shows that many small businesses in the UK are struggling to access the finance they need and a worrying one in five have been turned down for a business bank account. Outdated and ...

While SME employment has fallen in the past few months, research shows that more people than ever want to start a business. However, a new survey suggests that many existing small firms are struggling ...

Independent retailers are putting pressure on the government to scrap the de minimis import loophole as new figures reveal that cheap imports worth almost £6bn entered Britain last year tax-free.

Starting and running a small business is not easy. There are many bridges to cross and you need to be resilient in the face of each challenge you face. Since the pandemic of 2020, sole traders and ...

Public coffers are set for a boost as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) goes after crypto owners that aren’t paying their fair share of tax. From January 2026, people who own crypto assets – including ...