Business Support

Smaller businesses may find it easier to compete for public sector contracts following new Government proposals intended to reduce unnecessary paperwork and simplify the process of dealing with public authorities.

On 23 October 2026, the Government

Businesses experiencing difficulties recruiting suitably qualified employees may benefit from new Government plans to expand apprenticeships, work experience and vocational training across several important sectors of the economy.

Announced on 19

Most businesses now depend on several software systems to manage everyday activities such as email, accounting, document preparation, customer records and internal communication, and as these systems become increasingly integrated it can become

Businesses that engage freelancers, contractors and other self-employed workers may need to review their arrangements following a new Government consultation aimed at tackling bogus self-employment and improving protections for people who are

Late payment of invoices remains one of the most persistent problems facing UK small businesses, and recent research suggests the situation is becoming increasingly difficult. 60% of UK small and medium-sized businesses report that customers are

Business confidence across the UK is showing signs of improvement, although many smaller businesses remain reluctant to commit money to new investment.

The latest British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey, published in October 2026,

A new system for recording waste movements came into operation on 1 October 2026.

The first phase of mandatory digital waste tracking applies to permitted or licensed sites receiving controlled waste in England and Wales.

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A business may have the finance, premises and customers for an expansion project, yet still face another obstacle: obtaining enough electricity.

The Government has announced Great British Grid, a new publicly owned organisation intended to help

When an employee develops a health problem, the consequences can extend far beyond a few days of absence. The Government published an update to its Keep Britain Working programme on 23 September, setting out plans for what it describes as Britain’s

Businesses waiting for cheaper borrowing may need to reconsider their plans.

The Bank of England kept Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75% in September, but three members of the Monetary Policy Committee voted for an immediate increase to 4%.

The concern