MARKET UPDATES
Market Updates is a free weekly publication distributed on LinkedIn. It is designed for companies and professionals that already operate in the UK market or have it on their strategic roadmap. Its aim is to provide a clear, concise and actionable overview of the UK’s economic, regulatory and sectoral landscape.
Each edition brings together, in a short and accessible format (3–5 minutes reading time), key economic indicators, the most relevant legal and regulatory developments, strategic moves by companies and the UK Government, as well as sectoral analysis from both a cyclical and structural perspective.
All content is presented in Spanish and has been selected, reviewed and summarised by the Foreign Trade Department, with a practical approach aimed at supporting decision-making and saving time for businesses.
UK Budget 2026: simpler R&D tax relief claims and what they mean for Spain-UK business
Written by Iseabail Robbie (Commercial Executive) at TCM Capital The Autumn Budget on 28 October left the core rates and scope of UK R&D tax relief unchanged. Instead, it targeted the area that has frustrated claimants most: administrative complexity. The...
Taking Money Out of Your UK Company: A Practical Guide to Profit Extraction
For owner-managed companies in the UK, one question comes up early: how do I take money out of the business, tax-efficiently and lawfully? There is no single answer. Salary, dividends, pensions, bonuses, benefits and director’s loans are each taxed differently and,...
BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR NATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTS
Written by David Crone (Senior Associate) and Paula Mas Alvarez (Associate) at Hill Dickinson LLP From 2 November 2026, biodiversity net gain (BNG) will become mandatory for nationally significant infrastructure project applications in England, with the Department...
When sport strengthens the Spain brand: nation branding & global ambassadors
Written by: Eric Astle, Nation Branding Assistant | Content supervised by Christian Ángel, Creative Director & Nation Branding Strategist, brandlond On 26th September at Wembley Stadium, Spain stepped onto English soil wearing their second World Cup star for the...
Winning Through Diversity (and Inclusion)
Written by Raquel Barrera, from diversitas institute. Same country. Same achievement. Two very different experiences of belonging. In July 2026, Spain became the first country ever to simultaneously hold the men's and women's World Cups at the same time....
Beyond the Second Star: Mindset, trust and excellence
Written by José Enrique Nieto, Director at Bizuking Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup win has confirmed the success of a model for understanding football development from grassroots to elite competition. For the first time, one country holds both the men's and women's world...
What Your Team Would Say If You Weren’t in the Room?
Written by Natalia Mank, Executive Coach On Consistency, Trust, and Leadership That Outlasts You If you lead a team, pull a team member aside and ask whether they know what you actually want from them long term. How closely does their answer match yours? My own...
The Value of Young Talent
Written by Gonzalo Sanz Setién, Lawyer at Uría Menéndez - London office Spain’s victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has given our country a second star and a new reason to celebrate our national team. The tournament also confirmed the success of a new...