Topical posts
As a business, it's crucial to keep an eye on what's happening in the news. Discover our range of articles that boil down the most important topical issues that can affect your enterprise.
The Shorthand – Retail Sales Slow Down
Your weekly business news roundup that allows you to speed through the top news stories affecting the UK’s small businesses, all in under 5 minutes.
What is the dividend tax and how much is it increasing by?
On 6th April 2022, the rate of tax payable on dividends paid out to shareholders by UK companies is increasing. Here we explain what dividend taxes are and how the increase works.
What the spring statement means for small businesses
Today (23rd March 2022) Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak made his spring statement, often known as a mini-budget. We break down what the announcement means for small businesses.
What the National Insurance rate rise means for small businesses
The UK government has announced that on 6th April 2022, the rate of National Insurance payable by employers, employees and the self-employed will increase by 1.25%. We break down what this means for small businesses around the UK.
What the new EU-UK import rules mean for small businesses
2022 has seen the introduction of new import rules for UK businesses in the post-Brexit world. Here, we break down what these changes in regulation mean for small businesses around the country.