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Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals

Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launches. Cyber threats cost UK businesses £14.7 billion a year, with half of small firms experiencing one in the last 12 months.
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Prepare for 2026/27: Individuals

ICAEW’s Tax Faculty provides a summary of some of the key changes affecting individuals from 6 April 2026, including increases to some of the rates of income tax and capital gains tax (CGT), as well as reforms to inheritance tax (IHT).
The post Prepare for 2026/27: Individuals appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business. Dorchester Chamber for Business | News…


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Dorchester Chamber for Business

  • Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals
    by Steve Bulley on February 19, 2026 at 12:30 pm

    Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals as new government campaign launches. Cyber threats cost UK businesses £14.7 billion a year, with half of small firms experiencing one in the last 12 months. The post Businesses urged to “lock the door” on cyber criminals appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

  • Clock is ticking on Business Property Relief overhaul
    by Rob Hattersley on February 19, 2026 at 10:33 am

    Family business owners in Dorset are being urged to ensure that they are aware of new inheritance tax rules which come into force in less than two months. The post Clock is ticking on Business Property Relief overhaul appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

  • Prepare for 2026/27: Individuals
    by Steve Bulley on January 29, 2026 at 10:15 am

    ICAEW’s Tax Faculty provides a summary of some of the key changes affecting individuals from 6 April 2026, including increases to some of the rates of income tax and capital gains tax (CGT), as well as reforms to inheritance tax (IHT). The post Prepare for 2026/27: Individuals appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

  • Inheritance tax climbdown gives food for thought
    by Steve Bulley on January 9, 2026 at 10:00 pm

    Dorchester law firm Ellis jones Solicitors has given a cautious welcome to the watering down of proposed inheritance tax reforms. The post Inheritance tax climbdown gives food for thought appeared first on Dorchester Chamber for Business.

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