We have shared a detailed summary of the Spring Statement for anyone who would like to explore the key points and what they may mean for individuals and businesses.

Bakers are being encouraged to sign up now for National Doughnut Week, taking place from 16–24 May 2026, and ensure one of the nation’s ‘mini escape’ favourite treats is also a treat for every occasion with sales from the week helping to raise vital funds for The Children's Trust.  

Expert judges from across the baking industry will next month crown the 2026 Britain's Best Loaf and Britain's Best Cake.

A practical spring cleaning checklist for bakeries, covering premises, paperwork, staff and systems to help you prepare for inspections and busy trading periods.

HSE is currently carrying out a series of inspections at large bakeries across Great Britain.

Congratulations to Davies Bakery, CBA member of the month for February.

A recent visit to The Children’s Trust ahead of National Doughnut Week 2026 was a powerful reminder of why this industry-wide fundraiser matters. Seeing the impact first-hand brings real meaning to every doughnut sold.

Congratulations to Simmons Bakers, CBA member of the month for January.

The UK business landscape will undergo a significant shift from April 2026. The combined impact of the Autumn Budget 2025 and the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 25) represent a fundamental recalibration of the relationship between employers and employees.

The Low Pay Commission is holding meetings with individuals and employers. We want to hear first-hand evidence about the impact of the National Minimum Wage.

The Worshipful Company of Bakers is delighted to announce the organisation of a bespoke training course which will take place in the Summer of 2026.

Whatever the size of your bakery business, and whether you run a retail operation or are wholesale only, the 2026 UK Food & Drink Shows are a date for your diary.

Congratulations to Henlann Bakery, CBA member of the month for December.

Food and drink industry event Foodex Manufacturing Solutions has appointed Joe Brammall as commercial director.

For generations, the Western Region Championship has been a standout moment in the baking calendar a place where the very best of the region comes together to celebrate craftsmanship, creativity and innovation.

Substantial restructuring of the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) system is coming in April 2026. it is important for employers to be aware of major changes on the horizon that will affect workforce planning and business costs. These reforms are intended to strengthen financial security for employees who are unwell and to support wider public health objectives, such as reducing the spread of infectious diseases. However, as we explain in this Hot Topic, they will also increase employer costs and add to the administrative demands of managing absence.

The food and drink event no business can afford to miss

This year's event, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 April, comprises four shows that each target a sector of the food and drink industry.

At this time of year, it is always a good time to reflect on the past year and to plan for the next.  With 2026 set to see the most significant developments in employment law, that has been seen in decades, we consider the important steps that will help businesses to plan for change.