A government scheme requiring petrol stations across the UK report their prices in real time is helping drivers access the cheapest fuel through price comparison tools. A growing number of apps and websites are available for drivers to help them shop around for the best price on petrol and diesel … [Read more...]
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94% not ready for April MTD changes, finds Azets’ online poll
An online poll of businesses carried out by accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets, has found that 94% are not prepared for Making Tax Digital (MTD) which is being introduced for sole traders from 6 April. Landlords, sole traders and the self-employed with gross income above £50,000 per … [Read more...]
Inflation holds at 3% in February data
Inflation data for February 2026 published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has recorded the average annual rate of price rises has held at 3% for the second consecutive month. While the hold in inflation ends a downward trend in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the ONS notes that … [Read more...]
New measures announced to address late payments for small businesses
New measures to ease the problem of late payments on small businesses and their finances have been announced by Government. The measures will tackle a problem costing the UK economy £11 billion every year, with entrepreneurs and SME owners often forced to wait months to receive money they have … [Read more...]
Grant scheme announced as part of support to address youth unemployment
Businesses will be able to receive a new Youth Jobs Grant £3,000 for every young person they hire aged 18-24 who has been on Universal Credit and looking for work for six months as part of government efforts to tackle youth unemployment. Support is expected to back jobs for around 60,000 young … [Read more...]
New V Level qualifications announced as part of reforms to post-16 education
Students will sit their first V Level qualifications in education, finance and digital in 2027, when the new qualifications launch as part of reforms to post-16 education. The new qualification will be equivalent to an A Level, with learning designed around the skills needed by employers. V … [Read more...]
John Lewis invests in AI powered shopping
Retailer, John Lewis, has set out its ambition to be one of the first retailers to fully integrate AI technology with the announcement of a significant investment in AI-powered shopping. Under plans, John Lewis products will be served to customers looking for inspiration on AI platforms like … [Read more...]
Small Business Commissioner launches new webinar series
The Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) has launched a new webinar series to support small businesses struggling with late payments. The Get Money Moving webinar series will see Small Business Commissioner, Emma Jones CBE (pictured), interview high profile guests on topics ranging … [Read more...]
British Business Bank backs syndicates of angel investors with £32 million
The British Business Bank has committed an additional £25 million to invest in the UK’s most promising and diverse angel syndicates, on top of a £7 million investment last year. The total of £32 million is being invested via a platform managed by Haatch, an early-stage venture capital firm and … [Read more...]
Stricter regulations proposed for construction products
A Government White Paper has set out new proposals to strengthen the safety of UK buildings through new, stricter regulations for construction materials. The reforms detailed in the Major Construction Products White Paper come in the wake of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire and subsequent Inquiry, … [Read more...]
Homes England opens bidding for £27 billion social and affordable homes grant fund
Homes England has opened bidding for the £27 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-2036 (SAHP). SAHP is a grant scheme to support delivery of hundreds of thousands of new homes for social rent, affordable rent and shared ownership over the next 10 years. At least £27 billion worth … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership announces £108 million pay investment
Employee owned retail group, John Lewis Partnership, has announced a £108 million investment in Partner pay as part of a continued commitment to invest in its people. The latest announcement comes on top of nearly £300 million added to the business' pay budget over the previous three years. Of … [Read more...]
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