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In this week's Trade Update:
Enhance your SME’s cyber resilience
Key regulatory changes for UK businesses
Sustainable packaging trends in 2026
Enhance your SME’s cyber resilience

Enhance your SME’s cyber resilience

Businesses are increasingly relying on digital systems, but these emerging technologies bring new and complex cyber threats. The UK Government is urging firms to strengthen their cyber resilience as attacks grow in frequency and sophistication – over 600,000 breaches hit businesses last year. Adopting standards like Cyber Essentials and having robust incident-response plans is key to reducing risk and protecting growth. This call to action follows the introduction of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, aimed at helping businesses detect, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents.

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Key regulatory changes for UK businesses

Key regulatory changes for UK businesses

UK businesses face several regulatory changes in 2026 that will affect costs, compliance, and day-to-day operations. These include higher Companies House fees, increases to National Minimum and Living Wage, expanded Making Tax Digital rules, and updates to employment rights and tax reliefs. Understanding and planning for these changes will help businesses remain compliant and minimise disruption as the new requirements come into place.

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Sustainable packaging trends in 2026

Sustainable packaging trends in 2026

The demand for lighter, smarter, and environmentally friendly packaging continues to grow. In 2026, this is expected to accelerate with wider adoption of biodegradable materials made from plants, seaweed, and mushroom, alongside smart packaging technologies such as sensors and QR codes. Discover the sustainable packaging trends shaping the year ahead and how making the right choices now can boost your brand reputation and get you ahead of the curve.

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