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31 July 2026

One week left until the first Making Tax Digital quarterly deadline

Sole traders and landlords with a turnover of over £50,000 now need to comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, with the first quarterly update deadline falling on 7 August 2026. HMRC is encouraging affected businesses to...

29 July 2026

HMRC steps up action on high street tax fraud – what Leicestershire SMEs need to know

Small businesses across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland should be aware that HMRC is increasing enforcement activity aimed at tackling tax fraud and other illegal activity on the UK high street. As part of a wider national compliance campaign, HMRC...

22 July 2026

Top 5 Tips for SMEs Looking to Employ Staff Successfully

Growing a business often means reaching a point where you need extra support. Whether you are hiring your first employee or expanding an existing team, bringing the right people into your business can unlock new opportunities, improve productivity and...

20 July 2026

SMEs Offered Up to £3,000 to Recruit Young Talent Through New DWP Youth Jobs Grant

Small and medium-sized businesses across Great Britain can now access up to £3,000 in government funding for every eligible young person they recruit, following the launch of the Department for Work and Pensions’ new Youth Jobs Grant. The initiative,...

15 July 2026

Helping SMEs Recruit and Retain Great People

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of our local economy, and finding and keeping the right people is one of the biggest challenges many businesses face. Our Business Advisors work in partnership with Leicester Employment Hub to...

11 July 2026

Attracting and Retaining Talent with EDI: A Game-Changer for SMEs

In today’s fast-paced and competitive job market, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) need more than just attractive salaries to attract top talent. One of the most powerful tools at your disposal is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). By embracing...

6 July 2026

How SMEs Can Benefit from Using AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just for big tech companies. Today, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are using AI to streamline operations, improve customer service, and gain a competitive edge—often with minimal investment. Here’s how AI can benefit...

23 June 2026

Mark Armed Forces Day by Signing the Armed Forces Covenant: A Call to Local SMEs

As the nation prepares to celebrate Armed Forces Day on 27 June 2026, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are being encouraged to strengthen their commitment to the Armed Forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant...

22 June 2026

Heat Warning Highlights Importance of Being ‘Risk Ready’

With temperatures set to rise, businesses are being encouraged to think beyond the immediate effects of hot weather and consider how prepared they are for disruption more broadly. The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Resilience Forum’s Risk Ready programme...