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The news section on Small Business UK allows you to keep up to date with the latest news, economic trends and regulatory developments affecting new and established UK small businesses.

Late payment rules to include mandatory interest and 60-day cap

Late payment rules include a payment term cap, mandatory interest payments and new powers for the Small Business Commissioner

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£3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for businesses hiring young people

The government said that it will give employers a £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for taking on 18-24-year-olds who are out of work for six months

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Spring Forecast 2026 – what small businesses should expect

The Spring Forecast 2026 is coming up on March 3. What can we expect to see that'll affect small business owners?

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Pubs to get 15% discount on business rates

Pubs and music venues will have a 15 per cent discount on their business rates from April 2026, followed by a two-year real-terms freeze

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Autumn Budget 2025 and how it affects small businesses

Here is a round-up of the key announcements for small businesses from the Autumn Budget 2025

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Autumn Budget 2025 predictions – what’s in it for small business owners?

As Autumn Budget 2025 comes ever closer, we take a look at the latest predictions and how they could affect small businesses

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UK Small Business Events and Exhibitions Calendar

A diary of upcoming events of interest for UK SMEs and small business owners. We have listed out each event or exhibition, telling you what each one is about and also where and when all the events are.

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List of small business associations and networking groups

Business associations and networks offer SME owners and entrepreneurs useful resources to help them grow their companies

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UK Small Business Events and Exhibitions Calendar

A diary of upcoming events of interest for UK SMEs and small business owners. We have listed out each event or exhibition, telling you what each one is about and also where and when all the events are.

Advice

List of small business associations and networking groups

Business associations and networks offer SME owners and entrepreneurs useful resources to help them grow their companies

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How do I verify my identity on Companies House?

Find out how to verify your identity with Companies House as a director or PSC before the deadline kicks in on November 18, 2025

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What is in the government’s Small Business Plan?

The government has revealed its Small Business Plan to show how it wants to back SMEs. Here's an idea of what's to come

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Hospitality red tape cut – what small businesses could see next

As part of its Small Business Plan, the government is planning measures to make life easier for hospitality businesses

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Making Tax Digital for corporation tax scrapped

A new document from HMRC confirms that Making Tax Digital for corporation tax will not go ahead, but are any of us surprised?

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