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Why Ofcom Is Making Platforms Vet Every Paid Advert
Ofcom's draft fraud-advertising code will force the UK's biggest platforms to verify who is really paying for an ad — and agencies managing client ad accounts will feel it first.
MOT Fee Cap Frozen at £54.85: What It Means for Garages
The Independent Garage Association is pushing government for the first MOT fee rise in sixteen years — here's what a higher £54.85 cap, or another year of the freeze, would actually mean for a workshop's test lane.
Alcohol Duty Set to Rise Again: What It Means for Off-Licences
Ahead of the Chancellor's 26 November Budget, the wine and spirits trade is warning that another duty rise could squeeze independent off-licences and wine merchants still absorbing February's increase.
Is Your Business Ready for a Cybersecurity Breach?
According to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025/2026, 43% of UK businesses experienced a cyber attack within 12 months. While hackers target UK businesses…
Three Numbers Gift Shop Owners Should Watch on Budget Day
75%, £20,000 and 12% are the three figures worth tracking ahead of the 28 October Budget if you run a UK gift shop — two from the rates and staffing lobbying, one that has nothing to do with Westminster at all.
Budget Watch: What Bira’s Rate Relief Push Means for Gift Shops
Ahead of the 28 October Budget, independent retail body Bira is pushing for business rates relief and lower employment costs — here's what it could mean for UK gift shop owners.
Home Buying Reform Roadmap: What It Means for Estate Agents
A new government roadmap promises upfront sales packs, binding contracts and a Code of Practice for agents. Here is what is actually changing, and when.
Business Rates Relief Leaves Bookshops Behind: What Owners Need to Know
A rates cut for pubs and music venues starts in 2027, but bookshops and theatres were left out. Here is what the numbers mean for your shop, and what to do now.
Business Rates Relief for UK Pubs: What It Means for Owners
A new 15% business rates cut and a two-year freeze are coming for England's pubs from April 2026 — but bars and restaurants with similar overheads are being left out. Here's what actually qualifies.
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