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Independent Venue Week (IVW), from 26 January to 1 February 2026, is the UK’s annual 7-day celebration of independent music and arts venues and the people that own, run and work in them. Over 200 independent venues take part in the annual celebration, and the number keeps growing every year. No matter where you are in the UK, there is an independent venue nearby ready to welcome you. For further information please select the following...
First published
2 January 2026
Last updated
2 January 2026
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The Employment Rights Bill introduced a new day-one right to unpaid bereavement leave for employees who experience the loss of a loved one, including pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. The UK Government are seeking views to ensure the new entitlement is shaped with the needs of employees and employers at the forefront. This consultation seeks views on: eligibility criteria types of pregnancy loss in scope when and how bereavement leave can be taken notice and...
First published
2 January 2026
Last updated
2 January 2026
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From 25 February 2026, visitors will not be able to travel to the UK without advance permission. Visitors from 85 nationalities (except British and Irish citizens), including the United States, Canada, and France, who do not need a visa will not be able to legally travel to the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Carriers will not board eligible visitors without one. Wherever possible, the permission will be digitally linked to the passport being...
First published
2 January 2026
Last updated
2 January 2026
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The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee announced on 18 December 2025 to reduce the Bank of England base rate to 3.75% from 4%. HMRC interest rates are linked to the Bank of England base rate. As a consequence of the change in the base rate, HMRC interest rates for late payment and repayment will reduce. These changes will come into effect on: 29 December 2025 for quarterly instalment payments 9 January 2026 for non-quarterly...
First published
31 December 2025
Last updated
31 December 2025
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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a warning after more than 4,800 Self Assessment scams have been reported since February 2025. Scammers use persuasive and threatening tactics to target people when they are more likely to receive correspondence from HMRC. They send fake tax demands or attempt to pressurise people to hand over personal information. HMRC is reminding customers to be vigilant as the Self Assessment deadline nears and check whether the email...
First published
31 December 2025
Last updated
31 December 2025
Chocolates
The Guild of Fine Food’s Great Taste Awards is the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme. Putting your food or drink to the test with a panel of over 500 experts is a quick way to get honest, straightforward and impartial feedback from chefs, buyers, food writers and retailers. Whether your product receives a 1, 2 or 3 star accolade, Great Taste stars are highly respected seals of approval. This year...
First published
30 December 2025
Last updated
30 December 2025
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The UK Government has launched a consultation on whether to extend licensing hours at premises in England and Wales during the FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 semi-finals and final should any of the home nations (Wales, Scotland, England or Northern Ireland) reach those stages. The consultation is aimed at members of the public, local licensing authorities, licensed premises and other interested parties in Wales and England where these proposals apply. The consultation closes at 11:59pm...
First published
30 December 2025
Last updated
30 December 2025
Farmer looking out at his land
£1 million Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold increased to £2.5 million from April 2026 – allowing spouses or civil partners to pass on up to £5 million in qualifying agricultural or business assets between them. The UK Government has today (Tuesday 23 December) announced that the level of the Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold will be increased from £1 million to £2.5 million when it is introduced in April 2026. This allows spouses...
First published
23 December 2025
Last updated
30 December 2025
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Do you run a UK-based business working on cutting edge technology? Are you looking for actionable security advice that both protects your investment in innovation and gives you a platform for growth? Then please consider a Secure Innovation Security Review. This UK Government scheme, delivered through Innovate UK, can help businesses like yours identify and manage key security risks and integrate protective security into your broader business strategy. The UK Government provides a grant of...
First published
23 December 2025
Last updated
23 December 2025
Person using a laptop and paying for a service with a bank card.
Companies House incorporate and dissolve limited companies, register company information and make it available to the public. From 1 February 2026, some of Companies House fees will be changing. These include: incorporation digital filing fee will change to £100 confirmation statement digital filing fee will change to £50 voluntary strike off digital filing fee will change to £13 Companies House has published a full list of fees that are changing from 1 February 2026.
First published
23 December 2025
Last updated
23 December 2025

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