The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has confirmed that the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) deposit protection limit will increase from £85,000 to £120,000 from the start of December. HM Treasury has approved the change, marking the first rise in the limit since 2017.

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has announced plans to increase its fees by an average of 25% from 1 April 2026, subject to parliamentary approval. The changes will apply to patent, trademark and design applications and renewals.

This is the first significant fee rise in many years, with some charges unchanged for more than two decades. According to the IPO, the increase is needed to keep pace with inflation and ensure services remain high quality and financially sustainable.

HMRC has started writing to taxpayers to help them prepare for the upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax rules, which come into force in April 2026.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a new national campaign offering no-fee specialist recruitment support to UK employers through Jobcentre Plus. The service is open to all businesses, regardless of size, sector, or the number of roles they need to fill.

From 18 November 2025, Companies House will begin requiring identity verification for all company directors and People with Significant Control (PSCs). This is part of a wider reform designed to make the UK company register more reliable and to combat economic crime.