UK Export Finance insurance has unlocked an HSBC UK credit lift, allowing Hertfordshire SME Masters Speciality Pharma to ship £2.3m of lifesaving medicines to Saudi Arabia.
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Many British exporters chasing US tariff refunds may end up with nothing
Thousands of British exporters chasing US tariff refunds through the CAPE system may walk away empty-handed, warns Blick Rothenberg, as ineligibility and filing errors plague claims.
Smart glasses are ‘an invasion of privacy’, yet Meta is shifting them by the million
Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses have sold seven million pairs and command 80% of the AI eyewear market, but a wave of covert filming, lawsuits and looming facial recognition is fuelling a fierce privacy backlash. What it means for British businesses and the wider tech sector.
King’s Speech leaves small firms wanting more on rates, energy and red tape
Business leaders deliver a mixed verdict on the King’s Speech. Welcome moves on late payments and the City, but no relief on business rates, energy or employment costs for UK SMEs.
GB News radio outpaces rivals with fastest growth on the UK airwaves
GB News Radio has posted the fastest year-on-year growth of any UK network station, with reach up 21% to 676,000 listeners, leaving Times Radio and Talk in its wake.
UKEF teams up with Finance for Forces to put veteran-led exporters on the global map
UK Export Finance has joined forces with Finance for Forces to help veteran-led SMEs access working capital guarantees, bond support and export insurance to scale into international markets.
Tesco loses court of appeal fight over equal pay job assessment in landmark ruling for SME and retail employers
Tesco has lost its Court of Appeal challenge to the way tribunals assess job value in the £multi-million equal pay claim brought by 16,000 shop workers — with significant implications for UK employers.
ASA bans British beef and milk adverts after Packham complaint over carbon claims
The ASA has banned AHDB beef and milk adverts after Chris Packham complained the carbon footprint claims misled consumers. What it means for UK food sector marketing.
Ashley’s Frasers group dodges hefty damages bill in trademark appeal victory
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has overturned damages in a long-running trademark battle with Beverly Hills Polo Club owner Lifestyle Equities, after the Court of Appeal ruled licensee claims were filed too late.
Off-plan new home sales slump to 12-year low as landlords retreat and rates bite
Off-plan new home sales in England and Wales fall to a 12-year low at 33% as buy-to-let landlords retreat, interest rates bite and build costs surge by £76,000 per home.
Britain set to shed 160,000 jobs as energy costs and stalling growth bite
Britain faces 163,000 job losses in 2026 as manufacturing, construction and retail buckle under high energy costs, the Item Club warns. Unemployment to hit 5.1%.
Withdrawing a job offer can cost you more than you think
Many employers assume that withdrawing a job offer before someone starts work is a low-risk decision.
Why IVF and miscarriage still aren’t properly supported at work
Fertility treatment, miscarriage and menopause are reshaping the UK workplace. Here’s why outdated sick-leave policies fail employees and what SME bosses must do now.
Meta launches high court challenge against Ofcom over online safety act fines
Meta has launched a judicial review against Ofcom, arguing the regulator’s fees and fines regime under the Online Safety Act is disproportionate and unfairly tied to global revenue.
American Express opens free AI training to small firms as adoption gap widens
American Express has unveiled free AI upskilling courses and scholarships of up to $1,000 to help small business owners and staff turn generative AI from novelty into a daily productivity tool.
