The Chancellor’s May 2026 statement offers a mix of short-term relief and longer-term reform for SMEs.

The mileage allowance increase and fuel duty freeze should ease cost pressure straight away, especially for firms with mobile teams or transport-heavy operations. The temporary VAT cut may also create a useful summer boost for hospitality and leisure businesses.

Running a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) is no easy task. You’re constantly managing numerous responsibilities—from handling operations to leading your team and driving sales. Amid this whirlwind, staying on top of your finances can feel overwhelming.

It pays to be well organised when it comes to tax. There are key dates throughout the financial year which you don’t want to miss.

Today, we turn our attention to the Autumn Statement delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt. But what does this mean for businesses? Let's take a closer look.

As a small business owner, you understand the importance of keeping your books up-to-date and accurate. However, bookkeeping can be time-consuming and challenging, especially if you're handling it alone. That's where professional bookkeepers come in - they can help you stay on top of your finances, meet important deadlines, and make informed decisions about your business.

As a small business owner, managing finances can be a relentless task, especially when making and receiving payments. This is where HiThrive comes in, striving to make payment processes smoother and more efficient.

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled the contents of his first budget in the House of Commons. During his speech, he announced incentives designed to help small businesses offset corporation tax rising to 25 per cent from next month.

As small business owners, we often start our ventures managing our books ourselves. However, as businesses grow and become more successful, so does the ever-growing list of things to-do.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled the contents of his Autumn Statement in the House of Commons.

He has revealed tax rises and spending cuts worth billions of pounds and has frozen and reduced thresholds, meaning that many tax rises may not be immediately apparent.

Bookkeeping is something that can make many new small business owners feel anxious. However, you don’t need an accountancy degree to be able to manage your business finances.