August 6, 2026
Business

Specifying Tarmac on a Development: The Surfacing Decisions That Belong at Design Stage

Commercial tarmac specification is a design-stage decision rather than a finishing trade, because the layer build-up, aggregate grade and adoption standard for estate

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Finance

Independent School Tax Changes Push UK Fees Up Again in 2026

Independent school tax changes are continuing to push up costs for schools and parents in 2026. An analysis of 424 schools reports that

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Finance

Winter Fuel Payment Clawback 2026: What Pensioners Face Next?

Pensioners with individual taxable income above £35,000 can have their full Winter Fuel Payment reclaimed under the winter fuel payment clawback 2026 rules.

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Business

What Support Is Available for UK Small Businesses?

UK small businesses may be able to access government-backed loans, competitive grants, business rates relief, employer National Insurance reductions, apprenticeship funding, subsidised management

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Finance

What Is The Best Business Structure In The UK?

There is no single best business structure for every UK business. A sole trader structure is often best for an individual starting a

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Business

Andy Burnham’s London Housing Market Braces for Tax Reform Bid

The Andy Burnham London housing market debate is fundamentally about whether the new Prime Minister can reform property taxes and increase housing supply

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Business News

British Heart Foundation Store Closures: Full List of 87 Shops

The British Heart Foundation has published an official document naming 87 shops and stores earmarked for closure. They include ordinary charity shops as

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Business

DPD West Bromwich Albion Deal Unites Two Major Black Country Brands

West Bromwich Albion has agreed a multi-year commercial partnership with parcel delivery company DPD, bringing together two organisations with deep roots in the

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Business News Home & Living

Are Blue Badge Holders Exempt from Hosepipe Bans?

Blue Badge holders are not automatically exempt from every hosepipe ban in the UK. The answer depends on the Temporary Use Ban set

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Business News

Claire’s Accessories UK Administration 2026: How Did the Retailer Collapse?

Claire’s Accessories became one of the UK’s biggest retail insolvency stories after two separate administrations involving different companies. Claire’s Accessories UK Ltd entered

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