This week, a host of new laws will be coming into effect, including important updates to payroll, parental leave, and National Insurance Contributions (NICs). Below, we’ve outlined the key changes set to impact businesses in the UK, all effective from April 1st and April 6th.

If you’ve been a little lax about making tax payments on time, you might want to take note of some big changes coming in April 2025. In a bid to close the tax gap, the UK government has announced some hefty penalty hikes for those who miss tax deadlines. So, what does this mean for you?

The government has unveiled its Spring Statement, outlining spending cuts and investment in infrastructure aimed at boosting economic growth for the remainder of Labour’s term in office.

Discover the best grants and loans available for small businesses and how to successfully apply for them this year. Securing finance is a vital step in launching a business, and a grant could be just what you need to get started or breathe new life into your venture.

The rise in employers’ National Insurance contributions (NICs) in 2025 is set to challenge small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK.

With mounting payroll costs, tighter margins, and evolving employment regulations, business owners must act now to mitigate the impact.

With the start of the new tax year on 6 April 2025, businesses must prepare for several key tax changes and initiatives introduced in the 2024 Autumn Budget under the new Labour government.

Starting a business is exhilarating, but one of the toughest challenges is securing those first few clients. When you're a new and unknown entity, why would anyone take a chance on you? Thankfully, businesses and individuals willing to work with fresh startups do exist—but finding them can be a daunting task.

A survey of 2,000 UK car owners conducted by used car retailer Motorpoint revealed that 83% of EV owners were unaware of the impending increase in vehicle excise duty (VED) tax from April 2025.

Xero are kicking off the new year with some exciting updates designed to address some of the enhancements we’ve all been asking for, and make things more automated to save you time.  Keep reading to learn how these enhancements launched in February will benefit you and your business.

Capital on Tap, a leading all-in-one small business credit card and spend management platform, today announced a major expansion of its financial services with the launch of business instant access savings accounts.