Small businesses play an important role in helping people develop skills and gain valuable experience, but new research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) highlights the growing pressure many employers are facing when it comes to investing in their workforce.

From September 2026, HMRC will start signing up taxpayers who need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax for the 2026/27 tax year, but who haven’t yet signed up themselves.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced updated Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) for company cars, with the new rates coming into effect from 1 September 2026.

The 31st July Self-Assessment payment deadline is fast approaching. If you make Payments on Account, your second payment for the 2025/26 tax year must be paid by this date. If you miss the deadline, interest may be charged, so it's worth checking now whether you need to make a payment. You will usually need to make Payments on Account unless: your last Self-Assessment tax bill was under £1,000, or you paid more than 80% of your tax through PAYE or other deductions. If paying

Businesses with a December 2025 year-end that plan to make a Research & Development (R&D) tax relief claim may need to submit a Claim Notification Form (CNF) to HMRC by 30 June 2026

The latest figures released today by the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that inflation eased in April 2026, providing some short-term relief for households and businesses after several months of rising price pressures.

Last week Michaela and Brittany represented Styles & Associates at the 2026 Accountex exhibition - one of the UK’s leading events for the accounting profession.

The latest figures from the ONS show that UK inflation increased to 3.3% in the 12 months to March 2026

New National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates came into force across the UK at the start of April 2026.

Over 860,000 sole traders and landlords must switch to digital tax reporting by April 2026 under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Learn who is affected, what’s changing, and how to prepare now to stay compliant and avoid last-minute pressure.

The latest inflation figures from the ONS for November 2025 offer a clear overview of the UK economy as we start 2026.

The deadline for submitting your Self-Assessment return online and paying any tax due for the 2024–2025 tax year is 31 January 2026.

Celebrate your small business in The Small Awards 2026. Free to enter, the awards recognise innovation, community impact, and excellence across a range of UK business categories.

Today the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted to reduce the base interest rate from 4% to 3.75%, bringing borrowing costs to their lowest level in almost three years.

Key payroll updates from HMRC - what employers need to know for 2026.

From everyone at Styles & Associates, we’d like to wish our clients a very happy Christmas and a successful New Year.

On the 19th of November the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released its inflation figures for October 2025, and there is some cautious good news in the mix for business.

An overview of the Autumn Budget 2025 and what is means for you.

HMRC has added a new exemption route from MTD for Income Tax (ITSA) for the digitally excluded. Learn the criteria, who can apply (landlords/self-employed), and the key steps to seek relief from digital record-keeping.

UK inflation holds steady at 3.8% for the third month in a row in September 2025, according to the latest ONS data. Get the full analysis here. (159 characters)