Business news 30 October 2025 Confidence among Britain’s small firms has dropped sharply as anxiety builds over higher taxes in next month’s Budget. With the Office for Budget Responsibility cutting productivity forecasts and speculation mounting about tax increases, small business

Starting a Business in the UK: Practical Steps for First-Time Owners Starting a new business in the United Kingdom can be both exciting and challenging. For many entrepreneurs, the first step is turning an idea into a legal and operational

Britain’s economic outlook darkened on Wednesday as the Office for Budget Responsibility prepared to slash its productivity forecast — widening the UK’s £20bn fiscal gap and increasing the likelihood of fresh tax rises. Business leaders fear higher rates and property

What to do when a customer disputes an invoice Nobody likes getting a complaint when you were expecting a payment. You’ve chased an overdue invoice, and instead of money, you get a dispute. Frustrating? Absolutely. But ignoring it — or

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