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Hull Business Support Handbook

Welcome to the latest edition of Hull City Council’s Business Support Handbook.

The Hull and Humber area is on the brink of an exciting and transformational period of economic activity and growth.

Following the Siemens announcement, over the next several years our area aims to become...

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With an engaging mix of how-to guides, feature articles, checklists, expert Q&As, FAQs, case studies, video content and blogs, each site provides new and established businesses with free advice about how to manage a range of key tasks and issues. The sites also contain a weekly round-up of small business news.

Donut information is updated regularly and checked by a network of leading business support professionals and independent experts.

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Businesses urged to "lock the door" on cyber criminals

A new campaign supports business owners to protect themselves against common online threats to safeguard jobs and growth.

17/02/2026

HMRC introduces GOV.UK One Login

New customers registering for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) digital services can now sign-up using GOV.UK One Login.

10/02/2026

Elite Business Live returns for 2026

Elite Business Live is back for 2026, and this year, it’s bigger and better than ever.

09/02/2026

Act now! Sole traders and landlords face new tax rules

More than 860,000 sole traders and landlords need to start using digital tax reporting from 6 April.

05/02/2026

11.48 million beat the self assessment deadline

HMRC has reported that 11.48 million people filed their self assessment tax return on time (97.25% of all returns).

03/02/2026

Pubs to get a 15% cut to business rates from April

Chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves has unveiled a major support package for British pubs, with business rates cuts and licensing reform.

27/01/2026

£11bn lending package to fuel small business growth plans

Five leading banks have agreed a lending package worth £11 billion to help UK small businesses to expand and export.

27/01/2026

Is burnout the hidden cost of being your own boss?

New research has found that over half of self-employed workers in the UK keep going when they are ill because they’re worried about losing income.

27/01/2026

Eight days left to file your self assessment

With just over a week until the Self Assessment deadline, HMRC is urging taxpayers to file now to avoid an automatic penalty.

23/01/2026

Are you a tax return procrastinator?

New research suggests that many self-employed Brits would rather pay a penalty than deal with the stress of filing their tax return on time.

20/01/2026

High street premises face 52% hike in business rates

The Federation of Small Businesses has warned of a “tax time bomb” that poses an “existential threat to high streets”, as small firms in retail, hospitality and leisure face an average 52% rise in business rates.

20/01/2026

Tough start to 2026 as small firms face difficult choices

As rising costs continue to hinder small business growth, the Federation of Small Businesses has warned that business owners may have to make some “painful decisions” this year.

13/01/2026

Brits turn to AI to help with savvy spending in 2026

UK shoppers are increasingly using AI to help them stick to new year’s spending resolutions, such as searching for deals in order to save money.

13/01/2026

65% rise in self assessment payments via the HMRC app

Almost 340,000 self assessment filers have already paid their 2024/25 tax bill using the HMRC app.

12/01/2026

5.65 million still to file as the self assessment deadline looms

5.65 million people still need to file their self assessment tax return

05/01/2026

Start Up Readiness Tool launches in time for New Year

Start Up Donut launches new ‘Start Up Readiness Tool’ to help aspiring business owners assess whether they are ready to start their business.

18/12/2025

4,800 self assessment scams reported

HMRC urges people to stay alert to potential scams ahead of the self assessment deadline.

17/12/2025

Big rise in young people choosing to start a business

The number of UK businesses being run by Gen Z Brits has reached a new record, and numbers continue to climb at an average annual rate of 78%.

16/12/2025

Seasonal workers urged to 'Check your pay'

HMRC is urging workers, including seasonal staff, to ‘Check Your Pay’.

16/12/2025

Revealed: the fears that stop Brits from starting a business

New research finds that one in two Brits dream of working for themselves but money worries and a lack of confidence are holding back many would-be entrepreneurs.

09/12/2025

HMRC offers more time to pay your tax

HMRC offers self assessment customers the opportunity to spread the cost of their tax bill with a Time to Pay arrangement.

09/12/2025

Seasonal cheer: Christmas brings £5bn boost for small firms

New data suggests that many Brits are set to spend more this Christmas than ever; what’s more, 22% of the UK’s festive spend is destined for small independent businesses, a seasonal boost worth over £5 billion.

02/12/2025

SME bank account switching hits four-year high

The latest Current Account Switch Service figures reveal a surge in activity as record numbers of SMEs switch bank account provider.

02/12/2025

HMRC asks "What's your filing style?"

Ahead of the January 2026 filing deadline, HMRC is launching an online poll to uncover people's self assessment filing style.

02/12/2025

Budget 2025 announcements at a glance

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, made her Budget statement today. These are the main headlines for individuals and small businesses in the UK.

26/11/2025

Mixed bag for small firms: the verdict on the Autumn Budget

Higher wage bills and a tax hit on dividends are some of the headline Budget announcements that have left small business owners and sole traders feeling short-changed.

26/11/2025

New campaign offers free training for female entrepreneurs

A new programme of training and support aims to reverse the decline in female founders and encourage more women to start and grow their own business.

16/11/2025

Christmas crafters urged to check tax rules

Side hustlers selling festive items have been urged to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online if earnings exceed £1,000 a year.

12/11/2025

Do you owe tax on your social media earnings?

New research suggests that many social media content creators are earning more than £1,000 a year but only 44% say they have registered for self-assessment.

11/11/2025

HMRC letters go out as MTD for Income Tax draws near

HMRC is to write to taxpayers this month letting them know that they must comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax from April 2026.

06/11/2025

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Hull Business Support Handbook

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Businesses urged to "lock the door" on cyber criminals

HMRC introduces GOV.UK One Login

Elite Business Live returns for 2026

Act now! Sole traders and landlords face new tax rules

11.48 million beat the self assessment deadline

Pubs to get a 15% cut to business rates from April

£11bn lending package to fuel small business growth plans

Is burnout the hidden cost of being your own boss?

Eight days left to file your self assessment

Are you a tax return procrastinator?

High street premises face 52% hike in business rates

Tough start to 2026 as small firms face difficult choices

Brits turn to AI to help with savvy spending in 2026

65% rise in self assessment payments via the HMRC app

5.65 million still to file as the self assessment deadline looms

Start Up Readiness Tool launches in time for New Year

4,800 self assessment scams reported

Big rise in young people choosing to start a business

Seasonal workers urged to 'Check your pay'

Revealed: the fears that stop Brits from starting a business

HMRC offers more time to pay your tax

Seasonal cheer: Christmas brings £5bn boost for small firms

SME bank account switching hits four-year high

HMRC asks "What's your filing style?"

Budget 2025 announcements at a glance

Mixed bag for small firms: the verdict on the Autumn Budget

New campaign offers free training for female entrepreneurs

Christmas crafters urged to check tax rules

Do you owe tax on your social media earnings?

HMRC letters go out as MTD for Income Tax draws near

Client Testimonials

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