[Image Source: Deposit photos] For Merton businesses, a comprehensive duty of care to employees is a responsibility not to be overlooked. But how far does that duty extend? While the law generally stops at the office door, employer moral obligations,...

Merton’s Business Energy Efficiency Support Scheme is now open for applications! Delivered in partnership with Groundwork, our new scheme will help local businesses save money on energy bills through energy efficiency improvements to their premises. Eligible businesses can apply for...

[Image Source: Deposit Photos] Hiring your first employee should rightfully be an exciting milestone in your startup or small business, particularly as the sector has recently been granted access to finance that’s driving investment and growth. However, one of the...

Join Merton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Time & Leisure, for our next Women’s Workshop & Networking Lunch! Ladies, mark your calendars! ✨Join us on Wednesday 19 November at Bombay Delight, Wimbledon, for a motivating morning designed to help...

[Image source: CDC Garage Doors] Unlike residential properties, commercial premises often house valuable inventory, equipment, and sensitive materials that require robust protection around the clock. One of the best ways to ensure security is choosing a garage door that’s built...

Revealed – UK’s biggest deliberate tax defaulters HMRC has named over 4,000 deliberate tax defaulters since 2015, collectively owing more than £1.5 billion. These individuals or firms were penalised for deliberate errors in tax returns or failing to meet tax...

This Autumn Newsletter from Hartley Fowler highlights major tax and policy developments shaping the months ahead. Key topics include proposed inheritance tax charges on unused pensions from 2027, the return of winter fuel payments with new tax implications, and changes...

Start your day right with a Merton Chamber of Commerce business networking breakfast! Join us for a morning networking event where you can connect with like-minded professionals over a coffee and pastry. Expand your business contacts, exchange ideas, and build...

Weekly Policy Update – 19–26 June 2025 Stay informed with the latest policy developments from the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Here’s a brief summary of the key highlights: Sources: London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Weekly Policy Update...

[Image source: Deposit photos] For SMEs in Mitcham, Morden, Wimbledon and the surrounding areas, navigating tough economic times has been a high priority, along with establishing reliable local or regional supplier relationships. This process is about more than securing stock....