The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith MP unveils bold new Conservative business strategy, calling on UK entrepreneurs and industry leaders to shape policy ahead of the next…
Gas boiler installations in the UK outpaced heat pump fittings by more than 15 to one last year, highlighting how far the country still has to…
Royal Mail unveils a hi-tech postbox featuring solar panels, a parcel hatch and a barcode scanner in its first major redesign in 175 years, aimed at…
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has accused Sir Jim Ratcliffe of “destroying” the club, criticising plans for a new stadium and claiming his offer to help…
Gerry Adams is weighing legal action against Meta over claims his books were used without permission to train its AI. The former Sinn Féin leader joins…
Oil prices fell below $60 for the first time since early 2021 amid trade war fears and surprise Opec+ output hikes, before rebounding after President Trump…
Tesco has warned of lower profits in the year ahead as a price war grips the UK grocery sector. Britain’s largest supermarket expects profits of £2.7–£3bn,…
Bank of France governor hails Trump’s tariff suspension as a return to economic sense but warns of ongoing unpredictability and protectionism. EU leaders urge unity ahead…
President Trump announces a 90-day pause on tariffs above 10%, sparking a stock market surge. China excluded from the pause, facing a 125% tariff rate with…
Turkey’s leading fintech Sipay has raised $78 million in a Series B round led by Elephant VC, reaching a valuation of over $875 million as it…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves tells MPs that Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has confirmed UK markets are functioning effectively and the banking system remains resilient, despite…
Sir Philip Green has lost his privacy case at the European Court of Human Rights after Lord Hain named him in Parliament over misconduct claims, with…
A new Institute of Directors poll reveals 71% of UK businesses have no plans to change their ED&I policies despite President Trump’s rollback of DEI initiatives…
The UK statistics watchdog has ordered the ONS to urgently improve data quality after a series of failings, as MPs warn unreliable figures could lead to…
Volkswagen has paused all US car imports, including Audi models, in response to Trump’s 25% tariff on foreign vehicles — a move with major implications for…