The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Employers will no longer be able to use NDAs to silence victims of workplace harassment and discrimination under new amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.
British steelmakers face mounting uncertainty as crucial talks with the United States over tariffs remain unresolved just days before a key deadline set by former US…
Apple has filed an appeal against a landmark €500 million (£430 million) fine imposed by the European Commission earlier this year, escalating tensions between Silicon Valley…
UK house prices flatlined in June, with market momentum fading after the end of temporary stamp duty relief and amid growing economic uncertainty, according to the…
A £2 million investment by Innovate UK has successfully propelled six innovative artificial intelligence and data-driven projects into real-world application, delivering tangible environmental benefits while unlocking…
UK carmakers are on course to meet this year’s electric vehicle (EV) sales targets, despite having successfully lobbied the government to soften the rules.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 10% tariff on any country that supports the BRICS alliance and its policies that “go against…
More than 23 million people in the UK believe they could be entitled to compensation for mis-sold car finance, according to a new survey, as the…
Hiring appetite among UK businesses has slumped to its weakest point in 13 years, as rising taxes, policy uncertainty and cost pressures weigh heavily on employer…
Apple’s UK tax bill surged last year as the American tech giant’s operating profits in Britain soared past £1 billion, fuelled by rising sales and the…
Tesla sold 7,700 cars in the UK in June 2025, up 3.7%, as EV sales surged 39% year-on-year. But total Tesla registrations for the year remain…
MPs accuse the £250m Invest in Women Taskforce of lacking urgency, as committee members express frustration over delays in funding support for female entrepreneurs.
The British Grand Prix is more than sport—it’s the visible tip of a £16bn motorsport and tech economy that fuels over 50,000 jobs and 4,500 businesses…
UK Finance has submitted proposals ahead of the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech, calling for reforms to unlock UK capital markets, clarify FOS powers, and drive digital…
Propel Finance has secured £1.5bn in funding from major financial institutions including Barclays, Bank of America and the British Business Bank to expand SME lending across…