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Companies House online filing moves to GOV.UK One Login

Businesses filing documents with Companies House online will be able to connect their accounts to the GOV.UK One Login. The move to a single sign-in via the GOV.UK One Login means companies of all sizes will benefit from a more secure, consistent way of accessing government services, and gives … [Read more...]

Inflation rose to 3.8% in July

Latest annual inflation data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has risen by 3.8% in July. The increase, up from 3.6% in June, has exceeded economists expectations and is well above the Bank of England's 2% target for inflation. The Bank of … [Read more...]

UK GDP grew 0.3% in three months from April to June 2025

The UK economy grew 0.3% in the three months from April to June 2025, according to the latest GDP estimates from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). While the latest growth figure represents a slight slowdown in the 0.7% growth recorded in the previous quarter, the UK economy has … [Read more...]

Bank of England announces 0.25 point cut to interest rate

Economists at the Bank of England have voted to cut its base interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4%, its lowest level in two years. The bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 5-4 in favour of the cut, with those against opting to hold rates at the previous level in light of … [Read more...]

Planning and licensing reforms aim to support hospitality sector

Proposed changes to planning and licensing rules aimed at supporting local high streets have been announced that will reduce the complexity of opening and operating hospitality venues. The reforms will make it easier to convert disused shops into hospitality venues. New dedicated ‘hospitality … [Read more...]

Government unveils Small Business Plan

The UK Government has unveiled its Small Business Plan that aims to support SMEs nationwide, particularly through tightening rules around late payments and improve access to finance. Small and medium sized firms employ 60% of the country’s workforce and generate £2.8 trillion in turnover. … [Read more...]

Stockport’s JCM moves lock, STOK and barrel

After 10 years on Birdhall Lane in Cheadle, JCM Business Solutions has upped sticks and moved into STOK, one of Stockport’s smartest addresses on Prince’s Street in the centre of the town. The move for family-owned business software solutions provider JCM, set up by Chris Moran in 2010, coincides … [Read more...]