9 October: HMRC updated its IOSS service availability and issues page. Sellers and advisers should check access before this week’s cross-border VAT work. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

On 9 October, three City bodies moved together before the Budget. City AM says top finance chiefs warned a bank tax hike could push business out of the UK. Credit terms may tighten first, so lenders should watch pricing and covenants. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC published a fresh OSS Union scheme notice on 9 October. UK SMEs using the scheme should check service status before October filings. The update is a reminder to verify portal availability, not assume it is clear to submit. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC published a new form on 9 October for employers seeking confirmation of employment history for compensation claims. The record gives a direct evidence route. It matters because the form is usable straight away, not just advisory. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

UK retail footfall fell 2.9% in September, City AM reports. The drop was worse than August’s 1.7% decline, and it was concentrated in shopping centres. That points to a softer Q4 opening for centre-based retailers and their suppliers. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

Billions of pounds remain frozen in the Market Financial Solutions case. City AM reports founder Paresh Raja has accused administrators of “internecine warfare”. That dispute now adds recovery-delay risk for UK creditors. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC published fresh guidance at 14:55 on 8 October. Advisers should check Self Assessment payment-plan availability before relying on it today. The page is live, but HMRC says service issues can affect access. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

8 October HMRC published a customs notice with legal force under the EU Exit import duty regulations. The change takes effect on publication, so importers and brokers should check whether today's update affects their filings and controls. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC published its Mandatory Tax Adviser Registration guide today. It is the first practical rulebook for advisers, and SME owners should check their tax support is ready. The page sets the requirements and conditions for registration. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

UK medium-term borrowing costs hit a fresh 19-year high on 8 October. Andrew Bailey said fiscal policy must be credible and seen as such by markets. The budget now matters for SME refinancing and creditor confidence. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC published its August 2026 performance update at 08:30 today. It gives a live readout of service performance for August, just as autumn compliance work tightens for SMEs, advisers and creditors. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

HMRC refreshed its IPT payment guidance on 8 October 2026. The change is about timing, not tax policy, and insurers should check payment routes before the next remittance so funds reach HMRC when expected. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

8 October put business rates back in play for retail and hospitality. Sky News says Rachel Reeves called chiefs in for pre-Budget talks. For suppliers, the signal is timing, not a rate change yet, so check high street exposure now. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME

On 8 October, Tesco urged ministers to cut a “fundamentally unfair” business rates system. Murphy also warned on a “warehouse tax”. The push now reaches beyond shop-heavy chains, widening the creditor cost warning. Link in our bio. #UKBusiness #UKEcon #SME