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Regulation 5 April 2026

HMRC Absorbs Valuation Office: What the Merger Means for 5.68 Million UK Companies' Tax Bills

The Valuation Office Agency has been integrated into HMRC as of 1 April 2026, creating a single authority for both tax collection and property valuations that affects all 5.68 million UK companies.

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Economy 4 April 2026

UK Pharmaceutical Sector Braces for US Tariff Impact as Trump Escalates Trade Pressure

US President Donald Trump's new 100% tariff threat on patented medicines could reshape UK-US pharmaceutical trade, though existing agreements may shield British firms from the worst impacts.

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Regulation 3 April 2026

Vaping Duty Registration Opens: HMRC Announces New Tax Requirements for UK Businesses

HMRC opened applications for the new Vaping Products Duty on 1 April 2026, affecting manufacturers, importers and warehousekeepers ahead of the October implementation. The CompanyPulse database shows

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Economy 3 April 2026

Business rates revaluation takes effect as 5.6 million UK companies face new tax landscape

The Valuation Office's integration into HMRC coincides with new business rates coming into force on 1 April 2026, potentially affecting millions of UK companies already grappling with rising minimum w

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Regulation 2 April 2026

New 'Click to Cancel' Laws: UK Subscription Businesses Face Compliance Deadline

UK companies operating subscription models must update cancellation systems by spring 2027 under new consumer protection laws, with online retailers, software companies and service businesses among th

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Economy 1 April 2026

Transport and Hospitality Face Double Hit as Oil Reaches $120 and Minimum Wage Rises to £12.71

UK businesses face simultaneous pressures from crude oil near $120 per barrel and minimum wage rising to £12.71, with transport and hospitality sectors particularly exposed to the dual cost increase.

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Economy 1 April 2026

Minimum Wage Rises to £12.71: Take-Away Shops and Beauty Services Among 847,000 UK Companies Facing Cost Squeeze

The national minimum wage increase to £12.71 per hour affects around 2.7 million workers, with analysis of Companies House data revealing 84,082 take-away food shops and 74,452 beauty treatment busine

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Regulation 31 March 2026

£9.1bn Car Finance Compensation: UK Auto Sector Faces Massive Redress Bill

The Financial Conduct Authority's proposed compensation scheme for 12.1 million mis-sold car finance deals could cost lenders £9.1bn, with average payouts of £829 per claim.

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Data 30 March 2026

UK Tech Sector Employment Patterns Shift as Companies Navigate AI Transformation

Analysis of CompanyPulse data reveals 362,822 active UK technology companies, with IT consultancy and software development firms representing the largest segments as the sector undergoes structural ch

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Insolvency 30 March 2026

Oil at $115: Transport and Logistics Lead UK Sectors at Risk as 113,714 Companies Already in Insolvency

With oil prices hitting $115 per barrel and 113,714 UK companies currently in insolvency procedures, transport and logistics firms face mounting pressure as fuel costs surge amid Middle East tensions.

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Insolvency 30 March 2026

108,461 UK Companies in Liquidation as Fraud Case Exposes Asset-Hiding Tactics

CompanyPulse data reveals 108,461 UK companies are currently in liquidation, while a new bankruptcy fraud conviction highlights how directors illegally transfer assets to evade creditors.

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Data 29 March 2026

Lloyds IT Glitch Hits 447,936 as UK Financial Sector Faces Operational Crisis: 113,717 Firms in Insolvency Procedures

Lloyds Banking Group revealed an IT failure affected up to 447,936 customers, exposing sensitive financial data, while 113,717 UK financial services firms remain in liquidation or administration.

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