The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has exhausted the UK’s £9.9bn borrowing buffer, with economists warning she may be forced to raise taxes amid sluggish growth and Trump’s trade…
Trump’s 25% tariffs on UK steel exports spark fears of trade war, with industry leaders warning of “huge ramifications”. No 10 refuses to criticise White House…
The UK and US have refused to sign an international AI declaration at the Paris summit, citing national interests. The move puts them at odds with…
UK consumer spending surged to its highest level in nearly two years, rising by 2.6% in January. While discretionary spending is up, businesses face cost pressures…
Shein has scrapped plans to open a UK warehouse, further clouding its prospects for a blockbuster £50bn listing on the London Stock Exchange.
HMRC is cutting late payment interest to 7% following the Bank of England’s rate cut—but taxpayers still face double the interest rate on overdue tax bills…
Labour faces calls to defend its workers’ rights bill as a major poll reveals overwhelming public support, including among Conservative and Reform voters.
Banks are launching coin-enabled ATMs in response to new regulations ensuring cash services remain available in communities hit by branch closures.
Airlines flying from Heathrow are demanding an urgent regulatory review before a third runway is approved, warning that rising costs could lead to higher passenger charges.
Ed Miliband, the Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary, has declined to reveal his personal view on the controversial third runway at Heathrow, despite Labour’s public…
Sir Keir Starmer is courting a US trade deal with Donald Trump focused on digital services, with ministers eyeing opportunities to boost the UK’s fastest-growing export…
Nissan may exit merger talks with Honda in favour of a new EV-focused partnership, potentially with Taiwan’s Foxconn.
Nine in ten English businesses say they are struggling to fill skills gaps, with entry-level vacancies hardest hit.
The Bank of England has reduced its base rate to 4.5 per cent — the third such cut in six months — as policymakers seek to…
The Bank of England is expected to lower its key interest rate later today, moving from 4.75% to 4.5%, in a bid to counter the UK’s…