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

On 27 September 2026, The Guardian said Thames Water should not get another customer-backed rescue. The key risk for creditors is political, a takeover could be blocked, and bill payers may still be asked to fund the fix. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

🔍 VAT check: two areas businesses often miss are mixed-use costs and pre-registration VAT recovery. #VAT #UKBusiness

TAG Accountants can help with expert support on Corporation Tax and wider tax compliance. #CorporationTax #TaxDeadline #UKBusiness

HMRC updated CDS export completion guidance on 25 September. UK SMEs filing written export declarations should recheck data elements before goods leave, because this is a live process change, not background reading. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC published 1 new waiver guidance page for Northern Ireland traders today. It gives firms a route to avoid some goods being charged as “at risk” duty before clearance, if they meet the waiver rules. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC has published new guidance today for businesses using Customs Duty waivers. Firms should reconcile other support received, then check the remaining allowance online before they extend credit or release payouts. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC has refreshed its monthly UK property transactions series, covering deals of £40,000 or above. Published five days before quarter-end, it is accredited official statistics. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

Capital gains tax is widely cited as a possible revenue raiser before next month’s Budget. Owners and lenders with deals in motion should review disposals now, because the window to act is short. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

900 jobs are at stake as TalkTalk seeks a pre-administration sale of its consumer and broadband arms. The Guardian says talks with Opus Broadband and Octopus continue, with customers and jobs the top priority. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

25 September HMRC published fresh PAYE guidance for agents and payroll bureaux. It now says agent reference numbers are needed for PAYE, CIS and ERS work. That makes onboarding a live process check, not background admin. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

Ravinder Athwal, who wrote Labour’s 2024 manifesto, is taking a senior advisory role with John Healey. The Guardian says it is likely to fuel early election speculation. For suppliers, the point is planning cycles, not politics. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

Companies House updated its annual accounts guidance on 25 September. The same-week change matters for UK SMEs with filings in flight, because it is a live check on how annual accounts should be prepared and filed. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC says 3 routes stay open for EX75 drawback notices, by email, post or online. For excise traders, paper is still a valid filing route, so workflow choice remains broader than many assume. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

On 25 September 2026, the Insolvency Service said Funnyfuzzy had £6.3 million in unexplained transactions. It also said a previous company was wound up in 2024. That is a repeat-company signal creditors should verify before trading. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

Companies House published fresh software-filing guidance on 25 September. The update covers how agents and businesses send company information through commercial software. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

25 September 2026: Companies House published fresh technical guidance on software for digital submissions. Filing agents should check gateway compatibility now, because a mismatch can delay returns creditors rely on. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC updated the Tax Agent's Handbook on 24 September. The page is the current route map for agent contact, guidance and services, so finance teams should check it before filing or escalating a payment query. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME