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New business headlines break every day, and it’s important to keep up with the latest developments.
Our daily business updates will ensure you’re always up to date with news stories that may affect you and your business. You can count on us to keep you informed about any changes to legislation or HMRC guidelines, every weekday.
UK economy grows 0.6% in Q2 2024
Services sector drives second quarter of growth.SMEs struggle to secure public sector contracts
SMEs account for only 20% of public procurement spend.New tax regime targets non-doms
Non-doms face stricter taxes and inheritance rules.Companies House warns on address rules
Companies could face fines up to £1,000.Unemployment drops as wage growth slows
Wages stagnate while vacancies decline.First inflation rise of year forecast
Higher inflation expected as cost of living pressures persist.Public procurement sees limited SME gains
New act aims to boost small business participation.HMRC targets businesses for NMW compliance
Enforcement to focus on 11 specific regions.A third of SMEs distrust AI in finance
SMEs see a mix of automation and human oversight.HMRC cuts late payment interest rate
0.25% reduction for late and repayment interests.
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