The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
The Crown Estate posts record £1.1bn net profit for a second year, fuelled by offshore windfarm fees. But CEO warns the windfall is temporary, with profits…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to cut the cash ISA allowance to encourage investment in UK equities, prompting backlash from savings providers and finance experts.
UK business confidence fell sharply in June 2025, with investment and hiring intentions hit by tax rises and cost pressures, according to the Institute of Directors.
Day 9 of the PPE Medpro trial revealed that the UK government made no effort to repurpose or sell surplus gowns—worth up to £85m—despite sitting on…
Barclays is back in court to appeal a ruling by the Financial Ombudsman over secret commissions in motor finance, amid fears of a £250m compensation bill.
Talent agency Off The Kerb Productions, which represents Jonathan Ross and Michael McIntyre, posts a £1.8m loss despite turnover rising to £51.7m—bonuses to staff cited as…
The UK government has confirmed it will introduce a new set of strengthened steel safeguard measures from 1 July 2025, acting on urgent recommendations made by…
Entry-level job vacancies in the UK have dropped by 31.9% since ChatGPT’s release, with retail, IT, and finance among the hardest hit. Rising AI adoption and…
Canada has paused the implementation of its controversial digital services tax just hours before it was due to take effect, in a move aimed at reviving…
A proposed new law could dramatically reshape how UK businesses operate, by requiring company directors to consider the impact of their decisions on people and the…
Tom Hartley Jnr Ltd has been appointed to sell one of the most extraordinary McLaren road car collections ever assembled — the personal legacy of the…
Lotus has insisted it has “no plans” to shut down any of its UK manufacturing sites following reports it was weighing a potential production shift to…
Supermarkets and food manufacturers in England will be expected to help tackle rising obesity rates by making it easier for customers to choose healthier food, under…
Elite academic credentials are losing their dominance in graduate recruitment, as UK tech employers place growing emphasis on practical and interpersonal skills when hiring for entry-level…
The Sunday Times has unveiled its much-anticipated list of the UK’s 100 fastest-growing private companies of 2025, with activewear label Dfyne topping the rankings after recording…