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September 21, 2026
England’s new tourist tax
Mayors across England are to be given the power to charge a tourist tax on overnight stays which would apply to British and foreign visitors alike.
September 17, 2026
Government promises growth for space industry
The troubled Shetland SaxaVord Spaceport project has been saved. The £30 million rescue package for the ex-RAF station in Unst was announced the day after a rapidly rolled-out new UK space strategy was presented by the government.
June 15, 2026
AI chatbot for government queries
The government has made a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool available on the GOV.UK app called GOV.UK Chat. It draws on official government guidance, including tax, to answer questions.
June 11, 2026
Amendments made to 2026 Supporting Small Business Relief
A letter to local authorities confirms amendments that the government has made to the eligibility criteria for Supporting Small Business Relief, a scheme available in England.
June 10, 2026
Pressure selling tactics ruled to be illegal
A High Court order has confirmed that Emma Sleep, a mattress seller, behaved illegally and broke consumer law by using misleading countdown timers, false ‘high demand’ messages and ‘discount claims’.
June 8, 2026
Why every growing business needs a business plan
You have the idea, the energy, and maybe even your first customers. So why slow down to write a business plan? It can seem like something banks ask for, but not something that really helps you run your business.
June 4, 2026
Temporary VAT reduction on children’s meals, tickets and family attractions
The government has announced a temporary reduced rate of VAT for children’s meals in restaurants and family leisure activities over the summer.
June 3, 2026
Companies House and the IPO warn about fake payment requests
Companies House and the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) are asking businesses to take special care of misleading requests for payment sent by fraudulent organisations.
June 1, 2026
Late payment legislation laid before Parliament
Following its mention in the King’s Speech, the Small Business Protections Bill has now been put before Parliament.
May 28, 2026
UK unemployment rises to 5% but inflation drops to 2.8%
Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the unemployment rate in the three months to March 2026 has risen to 5% from 4.9%.
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