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01Weekly business briefing

The Weekly Business Briefing: 28 September 2026

Bank Rate, the latest UK business-conditions data, Companies House identity checks and the dates businesses should watch next.

Published 28 September 20265 minute read
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02Companies House update

Companies House Identity Verification: What Directors Need to Do

A practical 2026 briefing on Companies House identity verification for directors and people with significant control.

Published 28 September 20266 minute read
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03Deadline briefing

Late Company Accounts: Penalties and the Next Useful Step

The current Companies House late-filing penalty bands and a practical route for directors whose accounts are overdue.

Published 28 September 20265 minute read
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04Corporation Tax

Company Accounts and CT600 Deadlines Are Different

Why Companies House accounts, Corporation Tax payment and the Company Tax Return need separate deadline checks.

Published 28 September 20265 minute read
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