Weekly Business News - 8Dec25

An overview of various essential UK legislative and financial updates designed to help businesses and property owners navigate pending reforms. Financially, the key changes include mandatory strategies to address the rise in dividend tax rates beginning in April 2026 and the new 2026 business rates revaluation across England and Wales. Property owners must also prepare for the eventual introduction of the High-Value Council Tax Surcharge on properties valued at £2 million or more in England, while businesses must meet the approaching 31 January 2026 Self Assessment deadline. Regarding employment, the government plans to reduce the unfair dismissal qualifying period to six months and launch the Fair Work Agency by April 2026, alongside new guidance for charity trustees regarding moral payments. Additionally, the seafood industry is urgently advised to prepare for strict new EU traceability rules set to take effect in January 2026.

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