Accountants call for tougher action to tackle late payments ⚠️ Late payments still rife, warns ACCA 💼 The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has urged the Government to act swiftly to fix the UK’s late payment crisis, warning that

Business news 28 October 2025 The Chancellor signalled tougher fiscal choices ahead as markets rallied and retail sales faltered. With income-tax fears rising, business-rate hikes looming, and household budgets stretched by record rents, confidence among SMEs remains fragile. Meanwhile, easing

Business news 27 October 2025 Confidence is creeping back into the UK economy as key indicators turn positive and business sentiment improves. But with Chancellor Rachel Reeves under intense pressure over potential tax rises, small firms remain on edge. A

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