The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Barings Law, a leading Manchester-based firm, has won a pivotal High Court appeal that could allow thousands of consumers to obtain swifter justice in motor finance…
Young women now earn 9% more than men aged 16-24, reversing the UK’s gender pay gap. Discover how a “crisis of masculinity,” shrinking male-dominated industries and…
The UK’s new employment bill targets ‘exploitative’ zero-hours contracts by including agency workers, promising guaranteed hours and improved sick pay. Industry groups warn of challenges for…
Network capacity constraints cost UK consumers £250m in the first two months of 2025 as wind farms were paid to shut down and gas plants fired…
Shop price inflation held at -0.7% in February, thanks to ongoing discounts and sales at fashion and non-food retailers, despite food price pressures.
Cryptocurrencies soared on Sunday as President Trump named five digital tokens set to form part of a United States “crypto reserve”.
UK bosses brace for soaring costs as tax hikes, energy bills and wage pressures escalate, reveals an IoD survey. Almost half plan job cuts amid Reeves’s…
Asda cancels bonuses for 10,000 managers amid a tough year of falling sales and market share, triggering staff concerns and highlighting the scale of the turnaround…
The government has relinquished its position as NatWest’s biggest shareholder for the first time in more than 15 years, with its stake slipping to 5.93 per…
Donald Trump hints UK-US tariffs “wouldn’t be necessary” with a rapid trade deal as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer visits Washington.
A centuries-old craft at the heart of British manufacturing is under mounting pressure to navigate complex global trading obstacles, as fresh data reveals that 80% of…
Millions of UK workers faced payday disruption after major banks’ online systems crashed, sparking fresh concerns over repeated IT failures and system resilience.
Jana Denzel has quit The Apprentice amid a racism controversy after using the term “coloured” on camera. Discover why he left the BBC show and what…
Alibaba pledges $50bn in AI and cloud computing amid Jack Ma’s high-profile return to favour in China.
Evidence on Michelle Mone-linked PPE Medpro will be heard behind closed doors at the Covid inquiry. The NCA’s investigation prompted this decision and how it affects…