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Economy 30 June 2026 5 min read

British American Tobacco Cuts 9,000 Jobs as UK Company Register Shows 110,000 in Liquidation

BAT's announcement of 9,000 redundancies to become 'more digital and AI-focused' comes as the UK company register records 110,014 companies in liquidation across all sectors, highlighting broader economic restructuring pressures.

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Regulation 29 June 2026

Millions of Self Assessment Taxpayers Face July 31st Payment Deadline

HMRC warns millions of Self Assessment taxpayers to prepare for the second Payment on Account deadline on 31 July 2026, with one month remaining. Analysis of company register data provides context on

Compliance 28 June 2026

Tax Gap Holds at 6.4% as HMRC Targets 5.6 Million UK Companies

HMRC's latest Tax Gap report shows the UK tax shortfall holding at 6.4% for 2024-25, as enforcement intensifies across a corporate register now spanning 5.6 million active companies. Recent crackdowns

Regulation 27 June 2026

Insolvency Service Reports 'Meaningful Improvements' as UK Register Shows 109,891 Companies in Liquidation

The Insolvency Service's latest stakeholder report finds increased confidence in reforms to Debt Relief Orders and practitioner regulation, as CompanyPulse data reveals the scale of the system current

Compliance 24 June 2026

Government Targets VAT Dodgers as Tax Compliance Review Launched

HMRC announces review of online marketplace VAT collection as ministers seek to close compliance gap between high street retailers and digital-only sellers. New measures aim to ensure all businesses c

Regulation 23 June 2026

StubHub Fined £900,000 as CMA Targets Hidden Fee Practices in UK Ticket Resale

Ticket reseller StubHub has been ordered to refund more than 50,000 customers and pay a £900,000 fine following a CMA investigation into hidden fees. The enforcement action highlights compliance risks

Economy 21 June 2026

Job Vacancies Hit Five-Year Low as UK Companies Pull Back on Hiring

UK job vacancies have fallen to their lowest level in five years as companies become more cautious about recruitment. Analysis of 5.6 million active companies reveals how the hiring slowdown is affect

Insolvency 20 June 2026

Government Study Validates MVL Process with 95% Creditor Payment Rate in 2,309 Cases

The Insolvency Service's first large-scale Members' Voluntary Liquidation study found creditors were paid in full within 12 months in 95% of cases examined between 2016 and 2024, with only seven conve

Economy 19 June 2026

Brexit Cost UK Economy 6%: Company Register Data Shows Sectoral Impact

New analysis of Bank of England company data reveals Brexit has reduced UK economic output by 6% over a decade. CompanyPulse examination of 5.6 million company records shows how the impact varied acro

Economy 19 June 2026

Fed Holds Rates at 3.75%: Over 1 Million London-Based Companies Face Elevated US Borrowing Costs

The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates between 3.5% and 3.75% leaves UK companies with American operations navigating sustained borrowing pressures, with CompanyPulse data revealing

Regulation 19 June 2026

Government Study Validates MVL Process as 95% of Cases Pay Creditors Within 12 Months

First large-scale analysis of 2,309 Members' Voluntary Liquidations finds process working effectively, with creditors paid in full within 12 months in 95% of cases examined between 2016 and 2024.

Regulation 16 June 2026

Driving Test Backlog to Continue Until Autumn 2027 as UK Businesses Face Widespread Economic Pressure

Government admits seven-week waiting time target won't be met until autumn 2027 as average test wait hits 22 weeks. The extended timeline creates sustained pressure on driving instruction businesses.

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