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New FCA Rules for Buy Now Pay Later
Unregulated Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) agreements will fall under full FCA regulation from 15 July 2026. For the first time, BNPL lenders will need to meet the same expectations as other consumer-credit providers. With almost 11 million UK adults using BNPL in 2024, according to an FCA survey, this is a significant change.
Draft CBAM Rules Published
The government has published the draft secondary legislation for the UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which is due to go live on 1 January 2027. This is an important development for UK businesses importing affected materials.
Spring Statement 2026: What Businesses Should Expect on 3 March
The Spring Statement will be delivered in Parliament on 3 March, giving an update on the state of the UK economy and the government’s financial outlook.
Employment Rights Act - What is Changing First?
A new website has been launched by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) offering practical guidance and support on the changes that the Employment Rights Act will introduce and what they can do to get ready.
Could a Fiscal “Traffic Light System” Help Your Business Cut Through Uncertainty?
A leading think tank has criticised the fiscal rules that the Chancellor uses to determine the government’s tax and spending plans. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has suggested that reducing complex finances to a pass‑or‑fail number misses the bigger picture.
Personal Tax Changes Coming in April 2026
With just a few weeks to go until the beginning of a new tax year, a new round of tax changes take effect from April 2026. While many people won’t see a big difference in their day-to-day tax position, there are some areas worth having on the radar.
CMA Moves to Secure Fairer App Store Rules for UK Businesses
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced a set of proposed commitments from Apple and Google that could make it easier for UK businesses that rely on app stores to reach their customers.
DBS Launches New Safeguarding Podcast for Employers
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has launched a new weekly podcast series, ‘DBS discussions: Safeguarding in Focus,’ aimed at employers, HR teams and anyone working in safeguarding.
HMRC Moves to GOV.UK One Login for New Users
HM Revenue & Customs has started using GOV.UK One Login for taxpayers signing up to its digital services for the first time.
One Million Miss the Tax Return Filing Deadline
HMRC has estimated that around a million people missed the 31 January 2026 Self Assessment tax return filing deadline.
CMA Proposes New Rules to Give Businesses More Control Over Google Search
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced a set of proposed measures aimed at increasing fairness, transparency and choice for businesses and consumers using Google’s search services in the UK.
Deadline Approaching for Business Rates Valuation Checks
Enterprises that pay business rates are being encouraged to check their current property valuation and make sure the details held by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are correct.