A significant gap in awareness is emerging among UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) moves toward mandatory e-invoicing raising concerns about business readiness ahead of a major digital tax transformation. Recent findings reveal that 91% of SMEs are unaware of HMRC communications  regarding e-invoicing changes, despite early policy signals and consultation efforts. This highlights a disconnect between policymakers and the businesses most affected by...

The UK government has announced a major breakthrough for British food producers, opening the door to Japan’s fast-growing £1.4 billion organic market. The new agreement, which came into effect on 1 April 2026, is expected to significantly boost export opportunities while cutting red tape for UK businesses. A Simpler Path to Export At the heart of the deal is the mutual recognition of organic livestock standards between the UK and Japan. This means British exporters can now use a single UK...

Please be advised of recent changes to the parking arrangements for members attending the Border Force public counter at Manchester Airport.  Manchester Airport has introduced a full ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) system with barrierless entry and exit. While short visits to the Border Force office remain free of charge for a limited period, it is essential that the following process is followed:  Park in the T2 West Multi-Storey Car Park (P3), on Level 1 or above. Please do not...