Regulatory Guidance & Compliance
Small-Business Compliance Guide 2025–2026: UK legal changes you should not ignore
Running a small business in the UK has always taken grit and creativity, but recent months have tested owners on another front: regulation. New rules on employment, online safety, corporate transparency, environmental levies and data protection have, and continue to, reshape the small-business landscape at speed. Missing a deadline can mean fines, reputational damage and a scramble to retrofit processes. This article maps the most important legal changes already in force, those arriving over the next 18 months, and the smartest ways to stay