The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
GFO-X becomes the UK’s first FCA-regulated crypto derivatives trading platform, marking a key milestone in institutional adoption of digital assets in London.
Retail sales surged 7% in April thanks to sunny weather and a late Easter, with sharp rises in DIY, gardening, and pub spending, according to BRC,…
UK wage growth slowed to 5.6% while unemployment rose to 4.5%, as businesses braced for tax increases and a higher minimum wage, according to latest ONS…
A new government-backed Lilac review reveals that systemic barriers faced by disabled business owners could be costing the UK economy up to £230 billion annually.
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear label Skims is launching its first standalone UK store on London’s Regent Street, marking a major retail expansion for the $4bn brand.
The US and China have agreed to suspend punitive tariffs for 90 days, reducing duties on imports and pledging further talks to stabilise global trade relations.
Andrew Bailey says UK must rebuild EU trade relationship to boost long-term growth, as Starmer prepares to unveil a new UK-EU partnership at a summit in…
John Lewis to expand its in-store cafés and restaurants, including Ori Caffè and a new Jamie Oliver concept, as part of a wider strategy to revive…
IAG, the owner of British Airways, announces $23bn aircraft order despite trade war concerns, as profits surge and transatlantic demand holds firm.
President Donald Trump has announced a new trade deal between the United States and the United Kingdom, marking what he described as a “historic day” for…
Farmers report early crop failures due to the driest spring in 69 years, as reservoirs run low and the Environment Agency warns of hosepipe bans and…
British Steel begins hiring 180 new workers following government intervention to save 2,700 jobs, with production ramping up across key sites including Scunthorpe and Teesside.
The Bank of England lowers rates to 4.25% as it warns of weaker UK growth due to Trump’s tariffs. Analysts expect further cuts as inflation eases…
Donald Trump is expected to unveil a long-awaited trade deal with the UK on Thursday, as talks focus on tariffs, digital tax, and key export protections…
Nearly 300,000 people filed their Self Assessment tax returns in the first week of the new tax year — the highest number ever recorded during the…