Weekly Business News - 17Nov25

Welcome to our round-up of the latest business news updates focuses primarily on regulatory changes and economic developments affecting UK businesses and workers. Key economic data indicates a softening UK labour market, with unemployment rising to 5% and wage growth slowing, while many companies are shelving major hiring plans due to uncertainty surrounding the upcoming Budget. Significant regulatory updates are detailed, including the Intellectual Property Office's 25% fee increase and new rules for professional drivers with diabetes using glucose monitoring technology. Furthermore, the sources cover upcoming mandates like Making Tax Digital for eligible sole traders and landlords, and ongoing consultations from bodies such as the ICO and HSE on data protection enforcement and strengthening asbestos regulations. Finally, employers are reminded of their duty to prevent sexual harassment during festive work events and are provided with resources, like the NCSC's free Cyber Action Toolkit, to boost security for our clients. Please contact us if you want to talk about how these updates affect your business. Simply Accounts & TaxE: [email protected]: www.simplyaccountsandtax.comYouTube