Business News

Daily news and press releases from members, guest writers and the B4 team.

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Companies House Identity Checks Coming Into Force on 18 November 2025
B4 NewsdeskTue 18th Nov 20253 min

Companies House has confirmed that mandatory identity verification (IDV) will be introduced from Tuesday 18 November 2025, marking one of the most significant changes to UK corporate regulation in recent years. The reforms are part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act and are designed to improve the accuracy, transparency and integrity of information held on the Companies House register. By Simon Robinson of nexa law.

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Fostering a Workplace Culture with Claire Croft
Claire Croft Associates LtdMon 27th Oct 20252 min

B4 Members gathered at B4 HQ for a thought-provoking session with culture specialist and B4 Platinum Member, Claire Croft, exploring what it really takes to build a workplace where people and business deliver meaningful impact. From the outset, Claire reframed “culture” away from perks and gimmicks—“bean bags and beer fridges” don’t make a culture—and toward the everyday decisions, behaviours, and systems that shape how work gets done.

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Last Chance: Claim Your COVID-19 Business Interruption Compensation Before It’s Too...
Partners&Sun 19th Oct 20253 min

As the March 2026 deadline approaches, businesses that suffered losses during the COVID-19 pandemic have a final opportunity to claim compensation under Business Interruption (BI) insurance policies. Recent legal changes mean more companies may now qualify, even if they were previously denied. If your business had BI cover in place during the first lockdown, now is the time to review your policy, seek expert advice, and act before your chance to recover pandemic-related losses is gone for good. Don’t miss out – find out what steps you need to take before it’s too late.

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FROM LOVER TO BUYER™
B4Sun 12th Oct 20252 min

Please join us on Tuesday, October 14th, 2-6:30PM at the Royal Suite of St. Pancras Hotel London, concurrent with Frieze London Art Week, for an afternoon tea and social featuring conversations with visionaries at the intersection of art, culture, and business.