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Graduate Vacancies Fall 46% as Employers Cut Entry-Level Hiring Amid Rising Costs
Graduate job vacancies have fallen to their lowest level since 2016, with just 8,383 roles listed in July 2026 compared to 15,397 a year earlier, as businesses cite national insurance hikes and AI ado
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Over 81,000 UK Students Choose Home Over Halls as Accommodation Costs Surge
More than one in three UK 18-year-olds accepted to university in 2026 plan to live at home, the highest proportion in nine years, as students cite accommodation costs of up to £400 per week and commut
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HMRC Opens Phase 2 Tax Adviser Registration: 18 November 2026 Deadline for Self Assessment and Corporation Tax Agents
HMRC has opened the second mandatory registration window for tax advisers, requiring those with Self Assessment or Corporation Tax accounts to register by 18 November 2026. Over 4,000 applications wer
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England's 24-Hour Disabled Bus Pass Scheme to Start April 2027 - £60m Policy Faces Operator Funding Questions
From 1 April 2027, disabled people in England will gain unrestricted bus travel hours under a £60m government scheme expected to benefit one million people - raising questions about reimbursement mode
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Planning Rules Tighten on Pub Conversions as Business Rates Relief Splits Hospitality Sector
New planning restrictions on pub-to-residential conversions were announced on 16 August 2026 to take effect on 18 August, weeks after government reportedly granted pubs business rates relief while exc
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Government Considers Cutting EV Sales Target from 80% to 50% by 2030
The UK government has launched a consultation on reducing the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate from 80% to 50% by 2030, following pressure from motor manufacturers citing demand and cost concerns.
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Labour's £2.9bn Zero Hours Crackdown: Hospitality and Retail Face Highest Compliance Costs
Government analysis reveals Labour's employment reforms could cost UK businesses up to £2.9bn annually, with hospitality and retail sectors facing the largest burden as 1.23 million workers remain on
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Ofwat Approves £3.4bn Water Bill Rises: Which UK Regions and Businesses Face Higher Operating Costs?
Ofwat has provisionally approved £3.4bn in extra charges for 13 water companies, with five firms raising bills in the next two years. Analysis of the UK company register shows which regions host the h
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436,000 Sole Traders and Landlords Complete First Making Tax Digital Submission
More than 436,000 sole traders and landlords have successfully submitted their first Making Tax Digital for Income Tax quarterly update, with over 570,000 now signed up to the service as HMRC's digita
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Councils Gain Powers to Block Vape and Betting Shops as Burnham Targets £1bn High Street Crime Economy
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced sweeping planning reforms giving local authorities control over vape shops and betting outlets. The measures target a high street crime economy estimated at £
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Subscription Trap Ban Accelerated to January 2027: What UK Companies Must Know
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has brought forward consumer protection rules targeting subscription traps to January 2027. The changes will require businesses to provide clearer cancellation routes and u
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EasyJet's £5.7bn Apollo Takeover Highlights Consolidation Pressure in European Aviation
US investment firm Apollo has agreed a £5.7bn takeover of EasyJet, the latest signal of private equity interest in consolidating Europe's fragmented airline sector as carriers face regulatory and oper
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