£1bn is the business rates rise ministers are weighing on expensive London offices and skyscrapers. City AM says it would hit fixed costs, not just sentiment. Creditors should reassess office-heavy exposure. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

15 October brings the first official September insolvency read for Q4 credit reviews. The Insolvency Service’s monthly tables and commentary now give advisers and lenders a fresh public benchmark before trading picks up. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

15 October: John Healey said the Budget will protect the resilience of the UK economy. The timing matters for creditors. It signals a resilience-first fiscal stance as finance teams review exposure ahead of the statement. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

Six new FCA warning entries landed by 15 October. UK SMEs should verify before onboarding or paying, because the list flags firms that may be unauthorised, not proven fraud. Link in our bio. #LatePayment #UKLaw #SME

HMRC refreshed its ROPS notification list on 15 October. The list is the live check for overseas pension schemes that say they meet HMRC conditions. Verify it before sign-off, because the guidance is explicit: check the list. Link in our bio. #LatePayment #UKLaw #SME

HMRC published Agent update: issue 148 on 15 October. It is routine guidance, but it lands in the same week many advisers are preparing client filings and payment runs. Check the update before you file or pay. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

£0 HMRC-led petitions in today’s eight Companies Court filings. The slate is trade-facing, with property maintenance, labour supply and development names among the respondents. Link in our bio. #LatePayment #UKLaw #SME

HMRC updated its International Exchange of Information Manual on 14 October. The guidance sets the rules for cross-border tax data requests and sharing. UK SMEs with overseas links should check what data they hold, and how clean it is. Link in our bio. #LatePayment #UKLaw #SME

FINANCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES LTD filed at 01:10:14 on 15 October 2026, in a Gazette batch of 8 insolvency notices. Link in our bio. #LatePayment #UKLaw #SME

Six FCA Warning List entries were added by 15 October, with each new entry dated 14/10/2026. The list flags firms that may be unauthorised, so UK teams should re-check any payment, referral or mandate before it goes out. Link in our bio. #LatePayment #UKLaw #SME

8 winding-up matters share the same hearing date, 1 May 2024, in the public record. Our analysis finds the case numbers run 4613236 to 4613243, which points to one grouped publication trail, not fresh flow. Link in our bio. #LatePayment #UKLaw #SME

HMRC refreshed its OSS VAT payment guidance on 14 October 2026. Sellers should check payment lead times now, because the page explains how long it takes for funds to reach HMRC. Do not leave remittances to the filing deadline. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC’s 14 October update says duty on biofuels or road fuel gas must reach HMRC on time. Finance teams need to plan for receipt, not just submission. Late clearance can turn a routine payment into a timing issue. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME