The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
New SVB report reveals AI startups dominate venture funding, but warns of ‘zombiecorns’—overfunded companies with weak growth and poor unit economics.
The EU plans a €2 handling fee on online parcels entering the bloc, mainly from China, as part of customs reforms to manage 4.6 billion annual…
UK inflation rose to 3.5% in April—its highest level in over a year—driven by surging household bills, national insurance hikes, and rising wages, ONS data shows.
UK banks are calling for branch staff to be included in new laws protecting retail workers from assault, citing over 10,000 incidents of abuse last year.
British business welcomes post-Brexit trade deal with the EU, easing food and energy trade, but concerns persist over regulatory alignment and future rule-making influence.
Revolut will invest €1bn and create 200 jobs in France as it designates Paris its European HQ—heightening concerns about London’s status as a fintech capital.
British ports seek compensation after spending £120m on post-Brexit border infrastructure that will become redundant under new UK-EU trade deal easing SPS checks.
UK inflation is expected to jump to 3.6% in April, its fastest rise since 2022, driven by higher energy, water, and payroll costs, according to City…
Retail, fashion and luxury leaders call on the chancellor to reinstate VAT-free shopping for tourists to offset US tariff impact and boost Britain’s appeal as a…
UK house prices rose 0.6% in May to a record £379,517, driven by a surge in new listings before stamp duty changes, Rightmove reports, marking five…
UK small businesses now carry double the pre-Covid debt levels, making it harder to secure growth finance, according to a report by marketplace lender Funding Xchange.
Global invoice rejections soared in Q1 2025 amid Trump’s tariff policy, with businesses delaying payments to renegotiate contracts and protect cash flow, says Basware.
Aviva CEO Dame Amanda Blanc says mandating pension funds to invest in UK assets would be “a sledgehammer to crack a nut”, urging government to prioritise…
Gold prices are on track for their worst week since November 2024, falling 3.3% amid a stronger dollar and easing US-China trade tensions.
The government’s stake in NatWest has dropped below 1%, marking a near-complete exit from the £45.5bn bailout era and paving the way for full reprivatisation within…