UK-India FTA enters into force on 15 July
Last week the UK and India announced their landmark trade deal will enter into force in July. Businesses will be able to trade under the new FTA’s terms from 15 July, which could boost bilateral trade by £25.5bn every year in the long run. Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle said: “We are bringing our landmark trade deal with India into force as quickly as we can, because we want businesses and the public to feel the benefits immediately, including cuts to tariffs of £400m within the first year alone.”
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What does Keir Starmer’s resignation mean for small businesses?
As Keir Starmer makes plans to set down as Prime Minister, the focus for small businesses is shifting to what comes next. Andy Burnham, Starmer’s likely successor, claims Labour has previously “got it wrong on business” and has been a vocal supporter of measures aimed at helping retail and hospitality businesses. Read more to see what Labour’s leadership shake-up could mean for small businesses on the ground.
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Preparing SMEs for the 2027 recycling mandate
While larger businesses have been navigating the UK’s Similar Recycling regulations since March 2025, time is ticking for small businesses as the grace period is coming to an end. As of the end of March next year, every business in the UK, regardless of size, will be legally required to separate dry recyclable materials from general waste. Recent data reveals that 42% of SMEs remain entirely unaware that these regulations will apply to them, let alone the clock is ticking. Find out more about what your business needs to do to avoid financial penalties for non-compliance.
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