New research from ebay.co.uk has shed light on buyers’ round-the-clock shopping habits – and unveiled some surprising patterns. more»

The Centre for Research on Self-Employment has launched with the aim of improving the understanding of self-employment and its impact on the economy – at a time when 14 per cent of the UK’s working population work for themselves. more»

New business birth data released by the ONS shows that over 350,000 new businesses were registered in the UK in 2014 - the highest number on record. more»

Speaking at the 2015 Autumn Statement and Spending Review, George Osborne unveiled plans for a “digital revolution” at HMRC – and promised every small business access to a digital tax account for the 2016-17 tax year. more»

George Osborne announced at the government’s 2015 Autumn Statement and Spending Review that double business rate relief for small enterprises is to continue for another year. more»

Some 83 per cent of UK consumers do not trust businesses to protect their data and want firms to highlight what is being done to protect personal information, according to new research by the Institute of Customer Service. more»

Amazon has predicted that its UK Marketplace sellers will face record-breaking seasonal demand this year – thanks to a wider product offering and a greater willingness to participate in deals. more»

Micro business leaders have expressed concern about how the introduction of a "one-month rule" limit on freelance contractors would impact on them, following rumours that limited company tax changes are to be unveiled in the chancellor George Osborne's Autumn Statement on 25 November. more»