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Small businesses enter the week facing mounting tax uncertainty and sluggish economic growth. Over the weekend, headlines focused on rising inheritance tax bills, new VAT proposals, and pressure on pension wealth. Combined with a surge in insolvencies and weak consumer confidence, the mood remains cautious for firms trading on credit.

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UK Business News – 23 Sept 2025

Reeves’ tax plans risk raising food prices

Think tank urges NI-to-tax switch & lower VAT threshold

Bodycare closures put 444 jobs at risk

Crypto crash wipes $1.5bn bets

Public fears AI risks

BMW boosts provision for finance scandal

Carillion creditors may finally see payouts

Starmer mulls scrapping visa fees for top talent

UK & US launch digital assets task force

Which? insurance super-complaint

Nvidia invests $100bn in OpenAI

📊 Plus: Market snapshot & insolvency round-up

👉 Every story includes why it matters for SMEs.

#BusinessNews #SMEs #CreditControl #UKEconomy #CPA

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UK Business News – 24 Sept 2025
HMRC has resumed direct debt recovery powers, the OECD has cut UK growth forecasts, and food banks warn of unprecedented demand as consumer pressures mount. For SMEs trading on credit, insolvencies and late payments are climbing.📉 50,000 jobs lost in three months
🍷 Spirits industry calls for duty freeze
🏨 Hospitality backlash over Budget
💻 Digital ID scheme security risks
🤖 OpenAI plans $400bn data centre expansionFull insolvency list + market snapshot inside.

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🚨 UK Small Business News – 25 September 2025 🚨

Today’s headlines bring a tough reality for British businesses. With tax rises looking more likely, SME confidence dipping, and key industries like pubs, cinemas, and housing under strain, the financial backdrop is growing more complex. Meanwhile, insolvencies continue to mount, and markets are showing signs of risk aversion.

Think-tanks urge middle-class tax hikes as fiscal gap grows

SME confidence falls sharply, investment stalls

Pubs, cinemas, and housing sector under fresh strain

Insolvency filings continue to rise

Markets risk-off: equities slide, dollar surges, copper shines

📊 Read today’s full update here 👉 cpa.co.uk/business-news-250925/

If your business sells on credit, now’s the time to strengthen your cashflow protection. CPA can help.

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UK tax hikes and SME fears dominate the headlines today.

Bank chiefs and Barclays warn against new tax raids that could stifle growth 🚫💷

SMEs holding back £60bn in investment amid fiscal uncertainty 📉

Energy debt hits £4.4bn, household incomes drop £1,400 ⚡🏠

Starmer to announce compulsory digital ID cards 🆔

Gilt auctions wobble as fiscal concerns mount 💷📉

Trump hits pharma imports with 100% tariffs 💊

TikTok split valued at $14bn 🎥

Amazon fined $2.5bn in FTC settlement 🛒

📊 Markets: S&P 500 down 0.5%, silver at 13-year high, Brent crude near $69.

See today’s full insolvency list and more in our CPA Daily Business News Blog.

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Business news 29 September 2025

Small businesses woke up today to renewed warnings on taxes, business rates, and economic headwinds. With the Government’s £30bn fiscal gap under scrutiny, speculation is growing that SMEs may bear the brunt in the November Budget.

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Today’s highlights:
👉 Treasury eyeing £30bn in tax hikes – VAT, NI, and income tax all in the frame
👉 150,000 SMEs risk losing rate relief
👉 Hospitality sector warns of 89,000 job losses
👉 Graduate hiring falls 33%
👉 Mortgage approvals dip; insolvencies rising

With the November Budget looming, SMEs need to prepare for higher costs and tighter cashflow. CPA can help protect your business.

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