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small business owner packaging parcels
As of 1 July 2026, goods entering the EU in small consignments and valued at less than €150 will be subject to a fixed €3 customs duty. The rate will be applied to all goods entering the EU for which non-EU sellers are registered in the EU’s import one-stop shop (IOSS) for value-added tax purposes. For further information please select the following link: Customs: Council agrees to levy customs duty on small parcels as of...
First published
5 May 2026
Last updated
5 May 2026
Family walking on a beach
May is Living Streets' national walking month! Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve our health and stay connected to our community, helping us feel less lonely and isolated. Employers – you can demonstrate your commitment to your staff’s health and wellbeing by investing in walking activities that will make them feel valued and proud of their workplace. Living Streets have developed a number of resources, including Walking Works staff challenges, to help...
First published
1 May 2026
Last updated
1 May 2026
Small Business Owners looking at a digital device
HMRC publishes the Employer Bulletin 6 times a year, giving employers and agents the latest information on topics and issues that may affect them. The April dition of Employer Bulletin includes articles on: Reminder of key dates and processes for reporting benefits in kind Real Time Information submission problems – incorrect handling of Payroll ID Removal of the tax relief for non-reimbursed homeworking expenses The official rate of interest from 6 April 2026 The ‘Tell...
First published
29 April 2026
Last updated
5 May 2026
Engineers looking at a digital device
The British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) aims to reduce electricity costs for manufacturing frontier industries within the Industrial Strategy’s growth sectors (the IS-8), and foundational manufacturing industries which provide key inputs to the frontier industries, who meet the relevant electricity‑intensity threshold. Eligible businesses are to be exempt from paying the indirect costs of the Renewables Obligation and Feed-in Tariffs from April 2027 and the Capacity Market from October 2027. This consultation seeks views on the...
First published
27 April 2026
Last updated
27 April 2026
Business Pitch
Pitch your business and you could win a share of £100,000. To enter, send a 60-second video telling them how the funding will grow your business. The judges will select 5 finalists to attend the first live final in Oxford on 18 June 2026. The best three at the event will share in the £100,000 prize pot: 1st place - £70,000 2nd place - £20,000 3rd place - £10,000 The closing date for entries is...
First published
24 April 2026
Last updated
24 April 2026
online survey
The annual Tell Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (ABAB) Survey is now open for completion. The survey is commissioned by an independent body, ABAB, who provides HMRC with insight on the big issues faced by small businesses, including those who identify as tax agents in the tax system. ABAB’s goal is to support HMRC to make the tax system quicker and simpler for small businesses. The survey takes roughly 15 minutes to complete, and it will be open until 29‌‌‌...
First published
23 April 2026
Last updated
23 April 2026
audience clapping
Fintech Awards Wales is designed to recognise, attract and invest in the talented Fintech Companies and professionals working in Wales. The awards will recognise the achievements of the thriving Fintech sector across the country, bringing Wales’ leading innovators and digital experts together in an evening of celebration. The closing date for applications is 8 May 2026. The awards take place on 4 September 2026 at Tramshed, Cardiff. For further information please select the following link...
First published
22 April 2026
Last updated
22 April 2026
Frozen food - freezer
Stop Food Waste Day is the largest single day of action in the fight against global food waste and takes place on Wednesday, 29 April 2026. Food waste is a global issue with a wide variety of environmental, social and economic impacts. The aims are to: Prevent global food waste at the source by storing food optimally, making use of every edible part of the ingredient and planning meals ahead of time. Inspire everyone –...
First published
20 April 2026
Last updated
20 April 2026
2026
World Intellectual Property Day takes place on 26 April 2026 and offers a unique opportunity to join with others around the globe to consider how Intellectual Property (IP) helps the global arts scene to flourish and enables the technological innovation that drives human progress. The campaign is also an opportunity to highlight the role that IP rights, such as patents , trademarks , industrial designs , copyright , play in encouraging innovation and creativity and...
First published
15 April 2026
Last updated
15 April 2026
Business Conference
If you’re running an event make sure you protect workers and the public by using the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) event safety webpages. Whether you're organising a small gathering or large-scale event, HSE guidance provides practical advice to help you meet your health and safety obligations. The guidance helps you plan, manage and monitor events effectively with 3 key sections: Getting started with event planning – ensure your planning is proportionate to your event's...
First published
13 April 2026
Last updated
13 April 2026

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