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Business rates relief for high streets

Business rates relief for high streets

As announced at the Autumn Budget 2026, the government is introducing a package of business rates measures to support high street businesses in England from 1 April 2027. The measures aim to reduce bills, protect jobs and support investment in the retail, hospitality...
Awards for injury to feelings are not automatic

Awards for injury to feelings are not automatic

Many might view dismissal as a ritual humiliation and seek reparations for perceived psychological damages, and so it feels natural to assume that, if a dismissal is subsequently found to be unfair, any compensation will duly reflect any personal distress caused....
Tax Diary December 2026/January 2027

Tax Diary December 2026/January 2027

December 2026 1 December 2026 – Due date for Corporation Tax payable by companies with an accounting period ended 28 February 2026, unless the company is required to pay Corporation Tax by instalments. 7 December 2026 – VAT returns and payments are...
Faster planning decisions for small businesses

Faster planning decisions for small businesses

Businesses planning improvements to their premises could benefit from changes to the planning system intended to reduce delays and make straightforward applications easier to process. The Government announced on 30 October 2026 that a new system would allow...
New support for growing businesses

New support for growing businesses

Ambitious businesses looking to expand may benefit from a new Government programme designed to help promising companies overcome some of the difficulties associated with rapid growth. Announced on 29 October 2026, Scale UK Connect will provide tailored support to 200...