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April 9, 2026

Should You Incorporate Your Business?

If you have been running a business for a while, maybe as a sole trader or in a partnership, you may have heard someone say, “You should incorporate”.

April 8, 2026

Is Vibe Coding the Future?

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published a blog post exploring the potential for ‘vibe coding’ replacing the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business model. While not suggesting that vibe coding is ready to take over now, they conclude that vibe coding is following a pattern similar to cloud adoption 20 years ago.

November 24, 2025

FSCS Deposit Protection Limit to Rise to £120,000 from December

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has confirmed that the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) deposit protection limit will increase from £85,000 to £120,000 from the start of December.

November 20, 2025

IPO Announces 25% Fee Increase from April 2026

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has confirmed plans to raise its fees by an average of 25% from 1 April 2026, subject to parliamentary approval. The change will affect applications and renewals for patents, trademarks, and designs.

November 19, 2025

Have You Received a Letter from HMRC About Making Tax Digital?

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are writing to some taxpayers to tell them what they need to do to get ready for the new Making Tax Digital rules that come into force next April.

November 17, 2025

UK Unemployment Rises to 5% as Job Market Shows Signs of Strain

The UK unemployment rate has risen to 5% in the three months to September, the highest since early 2021, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The increase was slightly higher than expected and adds to signs that the jobs market is starting to soften.