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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.

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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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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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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Spring Statement 2025 and what’s in it for small businesses – live blog

Whether it's the Spring Statement or Spring Forecast, Rachel Reeves has made her announcement. Read on for our live blog and expert analysis

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Spring Forecast 2025 and what it means for small businesses

The government has called the Spring Forecast (previously known as the Spring Statement) on 26 March. What will Rachel Reeves announce?

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British Business Awards 2024 – who won?

Entrepreneur Oli Barrett hosted the British Business Awards 2024, held at Picturehouse Central in London. Read on to discover who won

Business management

Exclusive: What does Kemi Badenoch want for small businesses?

Now that she's been voted the leader of the Conservatives, we ask Kemi Badenoch what she would do for small businesses

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