The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Rumoured PIP cuts could push more disabled workers into underprepared workplaces. Discover key findings from Barnett Waddingham’s report on burnout, discrimination, and the urgent need for…
Retail sales edged up 1.1% in February despite cautious shoppers, with Valentine’s Day boosting food and online spending. Discover the latest trends from BRC and KPMG.
The US has imposed 25% tariffs on UK steel imports, sparking concern over diverted trade and added pressure on British producers. Discover how this affects the…
The Treasury has unveiled plans to reward insiders who blow the whistle on tax avoidance or fraud, offering payments of up to 25 per cent of…
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is poised to lift the threshold for filing self-assessment tax returns to £3,000, a move expected to spare an estimated 300,000…
Elon Musk claims social network X, formerly Twitter, was hit by a huge cyberattack allegedly originating from Ukraine, causing hours of service disruption.
Boohoo is renaming itself as Debenhams group to capitalise on the department store’s success and pivot to a marketplace model, as new CEO Dan Finley plots…
Donald Trump says he will purchase a new Tesla to back Elon Musk as the carmaker’s shares tumble, reflecting growing concerns over the tech mogul’s political…
Despite a 6.5% rise in premiums and a healthy combined ratio of 86.9%, Lloyd’s faces an estimated $2.3bn bill from Californian wildfires, its 2024 results show.
Companies House reports the first-ever quarterly decline in the UK’s company register, as rising costs and new compliance measures prompt some business owners to close or…
Made in Britain, the official trademark for UK manufacturers, has appointed digital marketing agency Carrington to boost visibility for 2,100+ members, championing British-made products and sustainable…
The UK government is overhauling how it funds AI and digital projects to reduce bureaucracy, boost efficiency, and ensure new tech delivers value for taxpayers.
Spanish energy giant Iberdrola has urged Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reconsider her party’s plans to introduce regional electricity pricing, arguing it could jeopardise billions of…
Elon Musk’s Starlink wins an £85,000 NHS contract to bring satellite-based internet to remote GP surgeries in England, signalling a fresh push to tackle rural connectivity…
New data shows London wages, adjusted for inflation, have dropped 5.6% since 2008—more steeply than any major UK city except Nottingham—raising concerns over the capital’s ability…