The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has gained new powers to enforce consumer protections as new rules for trading online take effect. New consumer protections set out in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA) include an explicit ban on posting and commissioning … [Read more...]
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Companies House begins identity verification for business owners
Companies House has launched a new service to conduct identity verification for those setting up, running, owning and controlling businesses in the UK. More than 6 million individuals are expected to need to comply with new identity checks in the 12 months after identity verification becomes a … [Read more...]
DfT and Innovate UK competition to fund innovation to improve railways
The Department for Transport (DfT) and Innovate UK has announced £5 million funding for First of a Kind projects to improve passenger experience on the railways. The grant funding will enable winning projects to be tested on the railway to encourage train operators, freight companies and Network … [Read more...]
Businesses invited to share views on US tariffs
The UK Government has invited businesses to share their views on how the country should respond to new 10% tariffs imposed on imports into the US, announced by President Donald Trump. Companies are being asked to share the average value of their trade with the US, the impact of any potential … [Read more...]
Martyn’s Law anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent
Legislation to ensure large scale events are better prepared to respond to terrorism, dubbed 'Martyn's Law' has gained Royal Assent and become law. ‘Martyn’s Law’ is named in tribute to Martyn Hett, originally from Stockport, who was tragically killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena … [Read more...]
New recycling rules come into effect for businesses
New rules have come into force setting out how businesses should sort their waste and recycling as part of wider plans to boost recycling rates. Workplaces with 10 or more employees will now be required to arrange collection of dry recyclable materials – including plastic, metal, glass, and paper … [Read more...]
April squeezes finances as new higher charges take effect
Almost everyone in the country is about to feel the burden of price rises and tax hikes that are set to hit household and business finances from April 2025. Households will be hit with soaring bills, while businesses also face a rise in Employers National Insurance Contributions and an uplift in … [Read more...]
New cyber laws to boost security requirements for data centres and MSPs
Data centres, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and critical infrastructure such as hospitals and energy suppliers will be required to strengthen their cyber security under new government plans. The government's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, first announced in the King's Speech last year … [Read more...]
WHSmith brand to disappear from high streets following sale of stores
WHSmith has confirmed the sale of its high street retail business to Hobbycraft owner, Modella Capital, as it looks to focus operations on its higher growth travel retail markets. The historic newsagents will retain its 1,200 stores in hospitals, train stations, airports and motorway services in … [Read more...]
Tech entrepreneur appointed to lead Innovate UK
Tech entrepreneur and founder of Metail, Tom Adeyoola, has been recommended to as executive chair of Innovate UK, which directs government investment into innovation and research being carried out by British businesses. Innovate UK is the UK's largest national public research funder and also … [Read more...]
£600 million investment to address national construction sector skills shortages
Ahead of her upcoming Spring Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced £600 million investment to boost training and tackle skills shortages in the construction industry. Funding will enable training of up to 60,000 skills construction workers by 2029, including joiners, bricklayers, … [Read more...]
Businesses face ‘wake up’ call about international VAT and customs obligations, warns Azets
VAT specialists at accountancy and advisory firm, Azets, have warned that international VAT and Customs Duty rules are like an iceberg ready to strike unsuspecting businesses. Keith Miller, VAT Partner at the firm, says many businesses do not fully understand VAT and Customs Duty rules for … [Read more...]
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