The King’s Speech confirmed landmark late payment legislation that could transform life for the UK’s small businesses. Here is what is coming and when

The FSB has welcomed HMRC’s preferred approach to VAT compliance in online marketplaces, saying businesses below the £90,000 threshold will be protected from additional red tape

HMRC wants to standardise company tax returns using digital tagging. Christian Novak of ACCA explains what businesses stand to gain, and where the risks lie

Overdue invoices are strangling UK businesses. Andrea Reynolds of Swoop on the practical steps founders can take to protect their cash flow

The Small Business Commissioner on why reducing the regulatory burden is one of the most powerful things government can do for entrepreneurs

Accounting firms are growing but stretched, with capacity, AI adoption and rising client expectations reshaping the profession in 2026

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) is now live for sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000

Explore how SME business clarity and performance visibility can drive growth and improve decision-making for better results

There is a dangerous misconception in British business that late payments are simply an inconvenience. An administrative issue. A minor delay in SME cashflow that businesses should somehow be able to absorb. For many UK SMEs, it is nothing of the sort

Understand the role of a fractional CFO and ensure you hire the right financial support for your business needs

As businesses scale, complexity has a way of catching up. What starts as a collection of tools and workarounds to make the business run can quickly become a barrier to growth – especially when operating across multiple markets

At a time when many founders obsess over polished pitch decks, perfect branding and five-year forecasts, Simon Woodroffe offered a radically different message to the audience at Elite Business Live 2026