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Why Ofcom Is Making Platforms Vet Every Paid Advert
Business News Media Industry

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.

Alcohol Duty Set to Rise Again: What It Means for Off-Licences
Business News Wine & Spirits

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?
Business News Security Services

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…

Home Buying Reform Roadmap: What It Means for Estate Agents
Business News Estate Agents

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 for UK Pubs: What It Means for Owners
Business News Pubs & Bars

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.

UK Funeral Regulation Is Coming: What It Means for Crematoria
Business News Crematoria

UK Funeral Regulation Is Coming: What It Means for Crematoria

The Government has confirmed plans to regulate funeral directors as cremation costs keep climbing — here is what it could mean for crematoria and the families who use them.

Flea Treatment Curbs Loom: What UK Pet Shops Need to Know
Business News Pet Shops

Flea Treatment Curbs Loom: What UK Pet Shops Need to Know

A House of Lords report is pushing to restrict over-the-counter flea and tick treatments over river pollution fears — here's what a change in the rules could actually mean for pet shops and their customers.

ASA’s AI Ad Monitoring: What UK Agencies Need to Know
Business News Marketing Agencies

ASA’s AI Ad Monitoring: What UK Agencies Need to Know

The ASA's Active Ad Monitoring system now scans tens of millions of UK ads a year using AI, flagging likely breaches to human investigators — here's what it means for agencies running campaigns in regulated sectors like finance, gambling and influencer marketing.

Betting Shop Tax Hike: Why the High Street Bookies Are Closing
Business News Gambling

Betting Shop Tax Hike: Why the High Street Bookies Are Closing

A doubled Remote Gaming Duty has pushed major operators to shut hundreds of shops in 2026. Here's what's driving the closures, and what it means if your local bookies is one of them.

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