The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
A prolonged dry spell is hampering crop growth across southern England, with farmers warning of failed germination and shifting weather patterns threatening spring harvests.
Lloyds Bank faces accusations from whistleblowers and former clients of failing small businesses by mislabelling firms as distressed and cutting lending after the 2008 crash, despite…
UK house prices fell 0.5% in March — the steepest drop in a year — as demand slows following a rush to beat stamp duty changes…
A quarter of Britons have fallen victim to ticket scams for in-demand events, losing £82 on average. As Glastonbury resale nears, Nationwide warns fans of fraud…
The UK has outlawed hidden online fees and fake product reviews under the new Digital Markets Act, saving consumers £2.2bn a year and ensuring more transparent…
Companies House has collected just £1,250 in fines under new anti-corruption powers, raising concerns over the UK’s ability to tackle fraud, money-laundering and sanctions evasion effectively.
KPMG warns UK growth could slump to 0.8% as Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs risk triggering a global trade war. Business leaders brace for recession, tax hikes…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer relaxes EV targets and taxes to protect Britain’s auto industry from Trump’s 25% tariffs, aiming to sustain growth and encourage electric vehicle…
The Trump administration is considering invoking a rarely used 1930s tax rule to double the rate on UK companies operating in the US, escalating tensions beyond…
Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro could cost up to $3,500 as Trump’s 54% tariff on Chinese imports sends production costs soaring. Experts warn there’s no viable US-based…
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are looking for new investors to support Wrexham AFC’s rise through the football leagues as the club’s financial losses grow despite…
JLR suspends vehicle shipments to the US after Trump’s 25% tariff on car imports, placing 9,000 British jobs at risk as Solihull braces for economic fallout.
Donald Trump delays TikTok’s US ban deadline by 75 days as ByteDance continues sale talks with US buyers. A deal is yet to be finalised, pending…
Mislabelled shipping records led to Trump’s administration imposing trade tariffs on uninhabited and remote territories like Norfolk Island and Heard Island, despite no direct trade with…
Leeds will remain the host city for UKREiiF in 2026, with the UK’s largest real estate and infrastructure forum expected to deliver over £20 million to…