Companies House has confirmed that its WebFiling service suffered a security issue that, in certain circumstances, allowed a logged-in WebFiling user to access and potentially change some details...
Ozzy
As we move into 2026, many UK small business owners are starting the year with a familiar mix of hope and caution. The past few years have tested even the most resilient businesses, with rising...
Ozzy
Peter Kyle was appointed Secretary of State for Business and Trade on 5 September 2025, quietly signalling a shift in tone. This new tone blends grit, lived experience, tech-savviness, and a...
Ozzy
Within the UK Business Forums community, there's a wealth of opportunity for business founders seeking to enhance their visibility and drive growth. Frank Hernandez, better known to us as Frank...
Ozzy
In his final Budget before the General Election, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt returned to the traditional Conservative economic pillars: lower taxes and higher growth. A swashbuckling Kwasi...
ChrisGoodfellow
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to deliver the Spring Budget alongside economic updates from the Office for Budget Responsibility on 6th March 2024. Last year’s Autumn Statement promised to “back...
graceks
The 2024 Labour Party Business Conference showcased a variety of policy proposals and discussions with far-reaching implications for small business owners in the UK. It's important to note that...
Ozzy
The British Chambers of Commerce speaks to UKBF about that niggling 0.1% which, despite what he says, down-the-pub Dave didn’t foresee. It’s not meant to be a joke, or sound like a joke even if...
SimonMoore
In an unexpected turn, today's (17th January 2024) inflation announcement has signalled a slight increase in the UK's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) to 4% in December 2023, from 3.9% in November...
Ozzy
After a somewhat turbulent 2023 and an election on the horizon, SME owners across the country are preparing for another challenging year in business. There’s no doubt that businesses are still in...
graceks
The investment landscape experienced a seismic shift with the recent news of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving a Bitcoin ETF. This story, which intriguingly unfolded from...
Ozzy
Got a slick side hustle to top things up when funds are low? Perhaps your side gig is where you get to explore your true passions in life. Whether you’re an avid eBay seller, or an Airbnb...
graceks
UKBF members: award yourself a gold star this Christmas if you avoided these enterprise clangers of the last 12 months. It’s difficult to say with certainty who in the business community won’t...
SimonMoore
2024 is right around the corner, and the festive period provides the perfect time to reflect on the past year in business. This year has been a rollercoaster for SMEs, where resilience has been a...
graceks
After a challenging year for SMEs, keeping track of business trends and adapting with the times feels more important than ever. But with technological advancements like AI and evolving approaches...
graceks
There’s no doubt that 2023 has been a rocky road for many. From social, political and financial lows to highs of optimistic determination – the small business world has been resilient in the face...
graceks
With another year coming to a close, it’s important to reflect on the year in business, looking at the highs, lows and everything in between. Our community has seen a lot of change this year –...
graceks
UKBF members have responded to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, with many saying that it doesn’t do enough to support small businesses in the UK. On 22nd November, Jeremy Hunt delivered his...
Dan Hobson
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Autumn Budget to parliament. Find out what the announcement means for UK businesses. On 22nd November, Hunt unveiled a series of measures to boost the...
Dan Hobson
Jeremy Hunt will deliver his autumn budget on 22nd November with the economic forecast to follow from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). Despite pressures from within his own party, Hunt...
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