The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Channel 4 chief Alex Mahon urges government to act on AI data use, warning that current copyright proposals risk undermining the UK’s fast-growing £125bn creative sector.
UK food inflation climbed to 3.5% in March, driven by chocolate and confectionery prices as shoppers spent £134m on Easter treats. Lidl and Ocado gained market…
UK house prices rose 3.9% in March as buyers moved quickly to complete purchases ahead of April’s stamp duty changes, with London first-time buyers facing tax…
Virgin Group celebrates key breakthrough in bid to rival Eurostar as UK rail regulator confirms depot capacity for new Channel Tunnel operators, paving the way for…
Aston Martin raises £125m through stake sale and new shares, with Lawrence Stroll’s Yew Tree Consortium increasing its holding to 33%. Latest move aims to strengthen…
Keir Starmer faces economic blow as US rebuffs UK trade deal and prepares to impose sweeping tariffs. OBR warns tariffs could cut UK GDP by £18bn…
Small businesses across the UK are being given the chance to pitch for a share of £1 million in funding as NatWest launches its Accelerator Pitch…
Keir Starmer is under growing pressure from senior UK and EU figures to take a tougher stance against Donald Trump, as fears escalate that the US…
Anti-scam campaigners call for UK police to crack down on fraudsters, labelling scams a “penalty-free crime” amid rising fraud rates and global call centre investigations.
Prosecutions of tax evasion enablers in the UK have dropped by 75% in five years, with fewer than five cases in 2023–24. Critics warn HMRC’s enforcement…
US consumer spending rose 0.4% in February, missing forecasts as households cut discretionary purchases. Economists warn tariffs and inflation may weigh on growth.
Retailers are more optimistic about their profits and growth prospects than at any point in nearly a decade, according to new data from Lloyds Bank —…
Tom Adeyoola named preferred candidate to lead Innovate UK as the £1.1bn innovation agency faces scrutiny and potential budget cuts in government spending review.
Frasers Group has blocked Boohoo’s plan to rename its holding company Debenhams, intensifying tensions between the retail rivals. Boohoo vows to continue rebranding efforts despite setback.
The UK government is reviewing its £8bn R&D tax credit scheme, proposing mandatory pre-approval to curb fraud and improve access, following £4.1bn in losses to error…