28 September 2026. The Guardian says Healey’s purpose must be to protect living standards, and warns an energy shock could force help into the Budget. For creditors, the timing matters now, because relief can change debtor risk fast. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

On 29 September, City AM reported Selfridges urging Andy Burnham to revive VAT-free shopping. The point is national, not local. Tax design changes where spending lands, and that affects regional retailers and landlords. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

Every 100,000 fewer immigrants costs the Treasury £7bn, The Guardian says. Ahead of the Budget, that makes migration policy a direct fiscal issue for employers, advisers and creditors, not just a political one. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

A year after Labour's last difficult conference with business, tax rises are still in view. The Guardian says the mood is “visible and engaged”, but unease remains over the budget. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

On 29 September, the Insolvency Service launched a two-track strategy on earlier action and tougher fraud enforcement. For UK creditors, the signal is clear: engage sooner, and verify counterparties more closely before exposure grows. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

Getting the treatment right early helps prevent repeat errors across multiple VAT periods. #VAT #HMRC #UKBusiness

John Healey said, “We don’t have as much money as we did under New Labour.” That is the fiscal signal for creditors. Weaker growth and higher debt still limit any broad uplift in public services spending. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

On 28 September, John Healey gave UK creditors a 4-week wait on reindustrialisation funding before the budget. The Guardian said he offered an upbeat vision but little detail on how it will be paid for. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC published VAT2 guidance today. The form is for a new partnership or partner updates for VAT. Accountants and finance teams should check partnership records this week, and confirm the VAT file matches the current partnership setup. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC updated its vaping products manufacturer approval guidance on 28 September 2026. Approved manufacturers should check whether any live business change affects what HMRC holds. The page says to tell HMRC about changes to approval. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HM Treasury says the Chancellor has announced a package to help people into work, education and training. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

From today, HMRC has changed how authorised excise warehousekeepers update approvals. Suppliers should check the warehouse approval before shipping, because the change process now sits inside HMRC’s updated guidance. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC filed a winding-up petition on Monday against London Rugby League Limited, the parent company of London Broncos. City AM says the tax bill was then paid after the filing became public. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

31 December 2026 is the deadline for Insolvency Service refunds on Debt Relief Order fees paid by people who did not submit an application. Advisers should review dormant client files now and check who may still be eligible. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

On 28 September, Sky News said Revolut and banking rivals urged Rachel Reeves to raise the bank tax surcharge threshold in the Budget. The signal is policy timing, not panic. UK SMEs should watch bank pricing into next month. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

Six challenger banks, including Revolut and Monzo, are urging John Healey to raise the UK bank surcharge threshold. City AM says the group also includes Shawbrook, Investec, Aldermore and OSB. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

If you’re unsure how the rules work, we’re here to help. #DirectorsLoan #Accounting #UKBusiness

Andy Burnham has declined to back Heathrow’s third runway. City AM says that leaves a four-year delay back in play, and political risk returns to a project ministers had cast as a growth plan. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

Heather Stewart says the backdrop is “anything but stable” as a longer US-Israeli war on Iran keeps UK mortgage rates and energy bills in play. That matters for debtor cashflow, because the shock now sits outside Westminster. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME