Jamie Young is Senior Reporter at Business Matters, covering SME finance, employment law and Westminster policy since 2016. He has reported on every Budget and Autumn Statement since 2018, helped make sense of the 'covid era' and the bounce-back loan scheme from launch through the fraud investigations, and broke the magazine's coverage of the 2024 late-payment reforms. He joined Business Matters straight from completing his BA in Administration from Exeter University and is NCTJ-qualified. Reach him at jyoung@cbmeg.co.uk
UK CBAM rules hit importers of steel, aluminium, cement, fertiliser and hydrogen from January 2027. What SMEs must do now to avoid HMRC penalties.
Ofcom launches an investigation into TikTok's child age checks, casting doubt on age inference tech. Why the clampdown matters for UK platform owners.
HMRC's draft Finance Bill scraps separate EMI grant notifications from April 2027, folding them into the annual return. What SME employers need to know.
The Pubs Code Adjudicator is investigating Stonegate over its treatment of tied pub tenants, with fines of up to £16m possible. What tenants should know.
SpaceX shares have fallen below their $135 IPO price for the first time, leaving UK retail investors who spent £271m in the float nursing paper losses.
Alvin and the Chipmunks return in a digital-first reboot with a 2028 film. What the family-owned franchise teaches UK SMEs about IP and licensing.
OECD tells Andy Burnham scrapping the pension triple lock would save £60bn, urging broader taxes and deeper devolution. What it means for UK SMEs.
West Northamptonshire will install over 3,000 on-street EV charging sockets via lamp posts under the LEVI fund. What the rollout means for local firms.
Gemini Trains plans direct London-Cologne services and £59 Paris fares by 2030, challenging Eurostar's Channel Tunnel monopoly. What it means for SMEs.
Space launch costs are falling faster than steamship freight in the 1800s and could hit $300 a kilo by 2040. What the space economy means for…
Policy Exchange urges Andy Burnham to abolish national insurance, stamp duty, inheritance tax and the 45p rate. What the plan would mean for UK SME owners.
Monzo founder Tom Blomfield has joined Anthropic's compute team, the latest coup in the AI talent war. What his move signals for UK founders and SMEs.
96 per cent of firms told the government's own red tape survey that regulators create unnecessary problems. What the findings mean for UK SMEs and owners.
Britain's businesses have stopped hiring and slipped into "survival mode", with economic output stuttering to a five-year low in June as the Iran war, weak consumer…
Apple sues OpenAI, alleging poached staff took trade secrets to its hardware venture. What the case teaches UK SMEs about protecting their own IP.