UK CBAM rules hit importers of steel, aluminium, cement, fertiliser and hydrogen from January 2027. What SMEs must do now to avoid HMRC penalties.
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Families told to hold their nerve as inherited property tax fears swirl
Capital gains tax on inherited property could rise if the ‘uplift on death’ is scrapped. Experts explain why panic selling now could prove costly.
SMEs told to think ‘MATCH’ as a summer of football fuels Britain’s booming event economy
A summer of football and a packed events calendar are reshaping UK trade. Here is how SMEs can use the ‘MATCH’ framework to turn surging demand into profit.
Three in four UK firms heading for America have no US trademark protection, research finds
New research reveals 76% of UK companies expanding into the US have no USPTO trademark protection, leaving brands and patents dangerously exposed.
UK firms need a sharper strategy to win in a changing American economy
America is still growing, but British firms eyeing the US in 2026 need sharper regional targeting, disciplined pricing and a realistic view of cost, says Blick Rothenberg.
Withdrawing a job offer can cost you more than you think
Many employers assume that withdrawing a job offer before someone starts work is a low-risk decision.
Imminent changes to Statutory Sick Pay: What employers need to know
In a recent Acas survey, employers and employees were asked which three changes in the Employment Rights Act 2025 would have the biggest impact in their workplace.
Building Sustainable Growth Through a Strategic Portfolio
In many organisations, portfolio is still viewed as a list of products and services – something to be expanded in the hope that more choice will unlock more opportunity. In reality, sustainable growth rarely comes from volume alone.
Legal experts warn UK firms of rising AI risks in 2026 as regulation tightens
Legal experts warn UK businesses face growing legal and compliance risks from AI in 2026, including copyright disputes, hallucinations, data privacy breaches and rapidly evolving regulation.
The Twelve Days of Business
On the first day of Christmas, my mentor taught to me, resilience as a growth strategy…
What will Making Tax Digital for Income Tax mean for small businesses in 2026 and beyond?
In just four months, millions of small businesses, sole traders and landlords will need to change how they track and report their finances to HMRC.
‘We’re like a family here’: why this interview cliché could signal a toxic workplace
Job experts warn that when hiring managers say “we’re like a family here,” it can often mask unhealthy work expectations and poor boundaries. Here’s what to watch out for in interviews.
Reshaping confidentiality: the changing landscape of Non-disclosure agreements
There have been long-standing concerns about the use of Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), particularly relating to sexual harassment allegations. Those concerns have grown with the momentum of the MeToo movement.
Cyberattacks 2025: Millions of UK users exposed in year of hacks — here’s what it means for your data
From Jaguar Land Rover’s production halt to luxury fashion leaks, 2025 has seen a wave of cyberattacks. Discover what this means for UK user data and how to stay safe.
CGT changes at a glance: what investors need to know about the new rules
For anyone filing a 2024–25 tax return, here is a comprehensive guide to the new rules, the key numbers, and what it means for your finances.
