Business groups have welcomed the Chancellor's focus on jobs, skills and investment, but want concrete action to support growth in the Budget. Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/… #UKBusiness

UK government borrowing reached £18.3bn in August, up £2.9bn year-on-year. Higher inflation and borrowing costs are adding pressure ahead of the Budget. Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/…

The FSB has called for changes to help small firms recruit, including better access to training, career matchmaking and a more SME-friendly apprenticeship system. Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/… #SME #Recruitment

Proposed changes to zero-hours contracts could cost UK businesses up to £2.9bn a year, with employers potentially facing higher costs and additional administration. Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/… #Employment #Business

UK job vacancies have fallen to 707,000, their lowest level in more than five years, as smaller businesses cut back on recruitment amid rising costs. Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/… #SME #Recruitment

The BCC says trade, investment and productivity should be key priorities for the new government, with action needed to give businesses greater confidence to invest and grow. Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/… #Business #Growth

UK business confidence remains subdued, with the IoD’s Economic Confidence Index falling to -63 in July as firms continue to face pressure from rising costs. Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/… #Business #SME

HMRC has doubled funding to help taxpayers who need extra support, with more than £11m available for organisations providing tax advice and guidance. Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/… #HMRC #TaxSupport #Tax

UKHospitality is calling for VAT on hospitality to be reduced from 20% to 10%, with a new campaign urging businesses to back the proposal. Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/… #Hospitality #VAT #BusinessAdvice

The proposed expansion of HMRC's uncertain tax treatment rules could increase compliance requirements for more taxpayers. 👉 Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/… #HMRC #Tax #Compliance

A great day at #Xerocon2026 for the Rothmans team! It was fantastic to hear from inspiring speakers, connect with others across the profession and explore the latest developments in AI, automation and cloud accounting. #Xero #Accounting #AI #Innovation

Over 110,000 taxpayers due to join Making Tax Digital for Income Tax have yet to register. If you're affected, now's the time to prepare. 👉 Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/… #MakingTaxDigital #MTD #HMRC

New advisory fuel rates for company cars took effect from 1st June 2026. Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/… Need help reviewing your company car policy? Our team can help. #CompanyCars #HMRC #Tax

More than 750,000 Child Trust Funds remain unclaimed, with accounts worth around £2,200 on average. HMRC is increasing efforts to help young people find their savings. Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/… #ChildTrustFund #Savings

The ICAEW is encouraging taxpayers to prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/… Need advice on MTD? Our team can help. #MakingTaxDigital #MTD #Tax

The BCC is calling on the government to reform the UK's business rates system, with business concerns at their highest level since 2017. Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/… Need advice? Our team can help. #BusinessRates #UKBusiness #Tax

The countdown to mandatory payroll reporting of 'Benefits in Kind' is underway, with changes due from April 2027. Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/… Need help preparing? Our team can help. #Payroll #HMRC #Tax

Higher energy prices could leave the average UK household £480 worse off this year, according to new analysis from the Resolution Foundation. Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/… Need advice? Our team can help.

New procurement rules could give SMEs greater access to public sector contracts, with government departments set SME spending targets worth £7.4bn a year by 2028. 👉 Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/… Need advice? Our team can help.

HMRC is warning pensioners to stay alert to Winter Fuel Payment scams as repayments begin through the tax system. Read more: rothmansllp.com/news-events/… Unsure about HMRC communications? Our team can help.