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HMRC’s new ‘tax gap’ report – what it means if you’re self employed

June 23, 2025
In June 2025, HMRC published new figures on the UK’s tax gap, which show that self employed people are a key part of the story.
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Why Emailmovers is one of the UK’s only providers enhancing email databases with UPRNs

April 20, 2025
Emailmovers enhances B2B email data with UPRNs for precise targeting, improved accuracy, and better campaign results.
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Self-employed unprepared for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (April 2026 deadline!)

April 8, 2025
With the April 2026 deadline approaching for MTD for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA), new research shows how unprepared the self employed are for the change.
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Start Up Idea of the Year Competition offers grants of up to £10,000

January 24, 2025
Would-be entrepreneurs have a new reason to dream big with the launch of the Start Up Idea of the Year competition, which offers grants of up to £10,000.
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2025’s most inspiring female entrepreneurs unveiled by Small Business Britain

January 23, 2025
Small Business Britain has revealed the 2025 line-up of the UK’s 100 most dynamic female entrepreneurs as part of its f:Entrepreneur #iAlso100 campaign.
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Online platforms must provide HMRC with sales reports on ‘side hustle’ businesses

January 22, 2025
If you make some extra money via a 'side hustle' - by selling online - you should be aware that digital platforms now share information about sellers with HMRC. You might need to pay tax on any profits you make - but it depends!
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25% of 18-24 year olds want to start a new business in 2025

January 17, 2025
New research published by Virgin StartUp shows that over a quarter (26%) of 18-24-year-olds are gearing up to start their own businesses in 2025.
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Small employers concerned about unfair dismissal proposals

January 9, 2025
A new survey shows that over nine in ten small employers have concerns over unfair dismissal rights contained in the proposed Employment Rights Bill.
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Over 5m yet to file self assessment returns – don’t miss the 31st Jan deadline!

January 8, 2025
HMRC says that by the start of 2025, over 5 million people had yet to file their self-assessment tax returns. Make sure you don't miss the deadline!
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What is Small Business Saturday? This year it’s on 7th December

December 6, 2024
Small Business Saturday is an annual grassroots campaign which highlights the importance of small, independent UK businesses.
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