The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Deliveroo has dismissed 105 riders for illegally sharing accounts with undocumented workers. The food delivery giant is tightening identity checks as the government increases pressure on…
TikTok is back on Apple and Google app stores in the US after Donald Trump postponed the enforcement of a ban. With the deadline now extended…
Donald Trump’s latest tariff proposal could see UK exports hit with higher trade taxes, as VAT is included in tariff calculations. Analysts warn of potential 20%…
The government is urging public buyers to award more contracts to small businesses, unlocking billions in potential work for SMEs. New rules aim to simplify procurement…
JP Morgan has ordered all London staff back to the office—but now faces a desk shortage. The bank’s U-turn on remote work has sparked backlash, with…
Scottish salmon exports hit a record £844m in 2024, driven by soaring demand in France and the US, while Scotch whisky sales dipped amid shifting global…
London’s West End retailers lost £640m in sales last year due to the removal of tax-free shopping for tourists, with businesses warning the UK is falling…
Two-thirds of wealthy voters who backed Labour now regret it as confidence in the economy crashes. Fears of higher taxes could fuel an exodus of millionaires,…
Plans to redevelop Cambridge’s Beehive Centre into offices and labs face rejection due to concerns over daylight loss for residents.
US inflation unexpectedly rises to 3%, raising concerns that the Federal Reserve may delay interest rate cuts.
Close Brothers has announced it will allocate up to £165 million in its first-half accounts to cover potential legal and compensation costs linked to the growing…
Gambling site Stake is shutting down its UK operations after an investigation into its use of explicit advertising.
Goldman Sachs and Deloitte are the latest corporate giants to scale back diversity policies amid US political pressure. Find out why companies are retreating from DEI…
The trade conflict between the United States and the European Union is set to escalate as Brussels prepares retaliatory measures against Donald Trump’s latest tariff plans,…
The UK government is cutting red tape to create 10,000 more apprenticeships, reducing training durations and giving businesses flexibility over qualification requirements.