Business Support

Making a trading loss whilst not ideal can sometimes generate a tax refund. If you are a self-employed individual or a member of a trading partnerships, a trading loss can potentially be set against

The Government has announced plans to consider major changes to the rules governing when companies can make distributions to shareholder.

As part of a wider corporate reporting overhaul announced on

Businesses planning major infrastructure and development projects should be aware of a new government consultation on the tax treatment of predevelopment costs.

The consultation follows the

The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics suggest that conditions remain challenging for many UK businesses.

In July 2026, 15% of trading businesses reported an increase in turnover

Employment law continues to evolve, and businesses should keep a close eye on forthcoming changes that may affect the way they recruit, manage and retain staff. Although many of the proposed reforms

Cybercrime is no longer a problem that only affects large organisations. Increasingly, small and medium-sized businesses are becoming targets because criminals often see them as having weaker security

Economic uncertainty has affected the confidence of many small business owners. Rising costs, changing customer demand and pressure on cash flow have led some businesses to postpone investment until

Technology is changing the way businesses operate, and the pace of change is only increasing. While large organisations often have dedicated IT departments, many small businesses still rely on

Many successful businesses eventually reach a point where additional finance is needed. Whether the objective is purchasing equipment, expanding premises, recruiting staff or improving cash flow,

Energy costs remain a significant overhead for many UK businesses. Although wholesale prices have eased from the exceptional highs seen in recent years, uncertainty in global energy markets means