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Business Regulation
Business groups raise concerns over new employment bill
UK’s biggest organisations warn of hiring risks.
Prime Minister pledges more support for UK businesses
PM reacts to Trump’s new tariff policy.
Proposed changes to R&D tax credit assurances
New consultation explores mandatory advance approvals.
Bigger rewards for tax fraud whistleblowers
HMRC will pay informants a share of the recovered tax.
Possible new tax registration rules for animal welfare sector
Thousands may need HMRC registration to renew licences.
New HMRC scheme targets excessive R&D tax claims
Voluntary disclosure can mitigate penalties for excessive R&D claims.
HMRC clarifies BiK reporting requirements
New benefits-in-kind payroll rules starting April 2026.
Tougher penalties and ID checks for UK directors
Companies House strengthens compliance with new penalties.
Companies House sets date for identity verification changes
New director ID requirements will start in early 2025.
Tougher fines for Companies House registration failures
New penalties to tackle corporate abuse and increase transparency.
HMRC chases directors for unpaid taxes
225% rise in liability notices issued to company directors.
Government plans late-payment crackdown
New measures introduced to boost small businesses’ cashflow.
IoD to introduce Code of Conduct for directors
Code plans to enhance integrity and transparency.
MPs warn unfair banking is harming small firms
Treasury Committee says confidence among SMEs has fallen.
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