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Compliance 14 November 2026 6 min read

Microsoft Outage Disrupts UK Compliance: Companies House and Insolvency Service Hit as Businesses Face Filing Delays

A day-long global Microsoft outage on 13-14 November 2026 disrupted email services at Companies House and the Insolvency Service, exposing business continuity risks for UK companies dependent on digital filing systems.

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Economy 12 November 2026

UK Economy Grows 0.7% in Q3 as Company Register Shows Structural Shifts Beneath Headline Recovery

The UK economy expanded 0.7% in the three months to September 2026, its fastest rate in over two years. But CompanyPulse analysis of the company register reveals divergent sectoral health-with real es

Economy 11 November 2026

Hand Sanitiser Sales Up 83% as 'Be Ready' Campaign Drives Stockpiling Surge

Sales of bottled water rose 67% and tinned goods climbed 37% in the 10 days after the government's emergency preparedness campaign launched on 22 October, new retail data shows.

Regulation 2 November 2026

New Buy Now Pay Later Affordability Rules: Which UK Businesses Will Feel the Squeeze?

Since July 2026, BNPL providers must conduct affordability checks on every transaction, potentially blocking customers for the first time. With 209,239 UK online retailers alone, the compliance ripple

Insolvency 1 November 2026

UK Company Register Shows 226,092 Insolvencies as Living Standards Forecast to Stall

As Budget 2026 forecasts show living standards growth grinding almost to a halt, the UK company register records 145,985 liquidations and 45,340 administrations across the economy - but sector-specifi

Economy 31 October 2026

Google Loses $500bn as AI Spending Nears $1tn Threshold

Major US tech stocks suffered sharp declines as AI investment costs triggered valuation concerns, with Google's market capitalisation falling $500bn and the Nasdaq hitting a two-month low.

Insolvency 30 October 2026

Poundland Files Notice of Administration as 12,000 Jobs at Risk

Discount retailer Poundland has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators after US owner Gordon Brothers cut funding, leaving 12,000 staff facing uncertainty across 600 UK and Ireland stor

Compliance 29 October 2026

Tax Threshold Freeze Extended Three Years as Self Assessment Deadline Approaches

Chancellor John Healey's Budget 2026 maintains frozen income tax thresholds until 2029, compounding compliance pressure as Self Assessment filers face a 31 January 2027 deadline - 100 days from HMRC's

Regulation 28 October 2026

Budget Day 2026: Minimum Wage Rise to £13.20 and Tax Freeze-What UK Directors Need to Know

Chancellor John Healey announces 3.9% minimum wage increases from April 2027, fuel duty freeze, and pensioner tax relief in his first Budget, affecting payroll planning for UK company directors.

Economy 27 October 2026

Data Centre Backlash Intensifies as Global Expansion Hits 12,250 Sites

Public opposition to data centre development is growing worldwide as facilities multiply to meet AI computing demands, with 12,250 sites now operational globally and environmental concerns mounting.

Compliance 26 October 2026

Self Assessment Deadline: 100 Days Left as 12 Million Face 31 January Filing Rush

HMRC warns 12 million taxpayers have 100 days to file 2025-26 Self Assessment returns by 31 January 2027. CompanyPulse analysis shows real estate, consultancy, and IT sectors dominate the UK business

Regulation 24 October 2026

Companies House Pauses Profit and Loss Filing for Small Firms Until at Least 2028

The government has halted plans to require small companies and micro-entities to file profit and loss accounts with Companies House from April 2028, while exploring options to streamline filing with H

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