May 24, 2021 | Business Regulation
UK businesses stand to gain from the new £3 million regulators' pioneer fund (RPF) which allows eligible regulators to partner with businesses to help them bring innovative products and services to the market. This is the second round of funds orchestrated by the...
Apr 12, 2021 | Business Regulation
In line with the Government's roadmap to unlock the UK from the latest lockdown, a large part of the economy has reopened today (12 April) in a boost to consumer confidence. Hairdressers, gyms and leisure facilities, as well as outdoor pubs and restaurants are among...
Jul 23, 2020 | Business Regulation
The Government has been criticised for dragging its heels over revamping the audit system. The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) select committee reiterated calls for the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to be replaced. In October 2019, the BEIS...
Jun 29, 2020 | Business Regulation
Almost two-thirds of small businesses in the UK experienced late or frozen payments as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, a report has claimed. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) polled 4,228 small business owners in April 2020 and found the issue affected 62%...
Mar 26, 2020 | Business Regulation
Around 4.3 million businesses in the UK can apply to Companies House for a three-month extension to file their accounts. The joint initiative between the Government and Companies House aims to give firms time to focus on negating the economic impacts of COVID-19....