News
July 20, 2026
Expansion of SME growth scheme
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has announced an expansion of the British Business Bank’s (BBB) Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS). This provides a 70% government guarantee on commercial loans to SMEs of up to £2 million, cutting credit risk.
July 16, 2026
New proposals to tackle Electronic Sales Suppression
The government is consulting on potential measures that target Electronic Sales Suppression (ESS). Proposals include the introduction of new software standards for Point of Sale systems. Electronic Sales Suppression (ESS) involves businesses using software or devices to manipulate Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) systems to hide transactions and evade tax.
June 25, 2026
Watch out, watch out, HMRC’s about
“Owners of dodgy shops that are evading tax: we are coming for you,” said Dan Tomlinson, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, as he announced that HMRC will make 30,000 high-street ‘interventions’ in the coming year as part of an initiative to tackle tax fraud and illegal activity.
June 24, 2026
Mandatory payrolling now to be phased in
The announcement of mandatory payrolling for Benefits In Kind was originally expected to start in April 2027, but following industry pressure, it will now be introduced in two phases.
June 22, 2026
High energy bills force a quarter of UK manufacturers abroad
One in four of Britain’s manufacturers has moved production abroad or is seriously considering it, according to research by Make UK, formerly the Engineering Employers' Federation.
June 18, 2026
Delayed payments and rising costs see Britain’s builders tottering on collapse
A new report has concluded that late payments and rising costs are crippling Britain’s construction sector. Firms already in or at risk of financial distress make up more than eight in ten companies.
our core services
get in touch with us
For your free first meeting with us and to discuss your requirements, contact our team who will be happy to help.
get in touch