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Back to EpisodesWeekly Business News - 5Oct26
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Significant regulatory and economic developments for British enterprises, starting with small business concerns over mounting tax legislation and ongoing communication challenges with HMRC.
New legislation has widened right to work obligations, leaving employers vulnerable to severe penalties if they fail to properly verify subcontractor and agency personnel.
A statistical overhaul by the Office for National Statistics has resolved the UK’s productivity puzzle by correcting historical miscalculations in hours worked.
The government has launched a consultation on modernising corporate reporting to reduce regulatory burdens and support economic growth by streamlining standards and extending audit exemptions.
Finally, international trade is being bolstered through a new export financing pilot initiative worth up to £5 billion to help British companies secure buyers in fast-growing markets like Brazil, Morocco, and Mexico.
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