Autumn Budget 2025: Small businesses braced for major tax hikes
Tax rises on income, dividends and VAT could feature in the November Budget. Here’s what small business owners should expect.
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How do student loan repayments work if you’re a sole trader?
How do student loan repayments work when you’re self-employed?. Find out how HMRC calculates what you owe, and how much you’ll repay via Self Assessment.
What happens if I register as self-employed late?
In this guide, we explain the official rules, how HMRC treats late registration, the potential penalties, and what to do if you’ve missed the deadline.
31st October paper Self Assessment deadline: who it applies to
The paper Self Assessment deadline is 31st October. Find out who can still file on paper, what happens if you’re late, and how to avoid HMRC penalties.
2025 Autumn Budget predictions for the self-employed, by a tax expert
As the Chancellor prepares the 2025 Autumn Statement, self-employed people need to be prepared for some of the changes that could result from it.
5 common pitfalls new small UK property investors make – and how to avoid them with Marco Robinson
We spoke to Marco Robinson, a veteran UK property mogul, about why property remains a secure small business investment despite market uncertainty.
New Google AI initiative aims to give UK small businesses back a day a week
Google says AI tools like Gemini could give small businesses an extra working day each week. Here’s how the new initiative aims to help owners save time.
How to claim parking, tolls and congestion charges as travel expenses
Learn when sole traders can claim parking, tolls and congestion charges as business travel expenses, and what HMRC won’t allow.
New ‘Great British Pitch’ to help UK small firms take their products global
A new Small Business Britain initiative will help UK small firms expand overseas, offering export training and global pitching opportunities.
Getting a mortgage as a sole trader vs. limited company director
If you’re self-employed, you’ll need to prove your income to get a mortgage. Here’s how the process works for sole traders and limited company owners.