Scams
Been scammed? Where to report it in Scotland, and where in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
In Scotland you report fraud to the police on 101; in the rest of the UK through Report Fraud. We explain where and when to call.
Author: TBT
Business
Business calendar: Friday 23 October and the key dates to 20 November
Tomorrow UK retail sales data, on Wednesday the Budget, and in November the Bank of England, a Companies House deadline and the UK–EU summit. All the dates in one place.
Comment
COMMENT | A Polish business in the UK loses not because of the rules, but because of the last day
Companies House, CBAM, the Budget. The deadlines have been known for months, yet many business owners will still learn about them from a penalty.
Poland & Diaspora
Daily round-up: Thursday 22 October. The key stories for the Polish community and businesses
Slower spending in Poland, a Companies House deadline, money for families in Scotland, passports in Newport and the UK carbon tax. Everything from today in one place.
Crypto, tokens & AI
Apple or Nvidia shares as tokens, traded around the clock: three firms want to do it in the US with SEC approval
The US regulator, the SEC, has opened a five-year route for platforms trading shares in tokenised form. Three firms have applied, including OKXICE, a company owned by the OKX exchange and the owner of the NYSE, which wants to trade shares such as Apple and Nvidia 24 hours a day. No platform is live yet, and access is to be restricted.
Poland & Diaspora
A passport without the trip to Manchester: consular outreach in Newport on 29–30 October – and travelling to the UK on an ID card
The Polish Consulate in Manchester will accept passport applications in Newport. We also explain who can enter the UK on an ID card and what ETIAS will change in 2027.
Scotland
Expecting a baby in Scotland? You could get more than £2,600 – check which benefits you are entitled to
The Scottish Government is reminding families about support during pregnancy and the baby's first year. A family on Universal Credit can receive as much as £2,643. We explain what to apply for and when.
Business
Before you sign a contract or pay a deposit: how to check a British company in 5 minutes for free
The Companies House register is public and free. We show what to check about a business partner, builder or employer before you give them money.
United Kingdom
Peterborough: a new help tool for residents, free sessions for toddlers and consultations worth having your say in
Peterborough City Council is launching a single place for information about help in November. There are also free sessions for young children and consultations on parking and taxis.
Business
Companies House identity verification: the transition period ends on 17 November – how to do it for free
Directors, LLP members and people with significant control (PSCs) must verify their identity. The transition period ends on 17 November 2026. We explain step by step.
