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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Rachel Reeves urged to approach China talks with pragmatism
Renewed UK-China economic dialogue offers opportunity for mutual growth
Community lenders unlock £1bn to support small firms rejected by banks
Community finance initiative set to transform lending for underserved businesses
Case closed: HMRC settles £4.9m tax case with Gary Lineker
Gary Lineker and HMRC settle IR35 dispute out of court
Andrew Bailey: UK likely to avoid worst impact of Trump’s tariffs
UK’s services-based economy could shield it from Trump’s proposed tariffs
Ministers consider renationalising British Steel to save thousands of jobs
Government weighs nationalisation as British Steel’s future hangs in the balance
UK growth forecast upgraded after Reeves’s £70bn spending boost
OECD warns of rising debt and inflation despite UK growth upgrade
Business lobby groups criticised for failing to block national insurance hike
Business groups accused of weak advocacy over national insurance rise.
Bank of England warns of growing financial risks from trade war
Rising global tensions and economic fragmentation heighten risks to UK financial stability
BAE Systems to recruit record 2,400 trainees in 2025
BAE Systems ramps up investment in skills with record trainee intake
Stellantis chief quits following fallout over Luton van factory closure
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares steps down amidst internal disputes and market pressures
Asda faces financial challenges as £900m Walmart repayment looms
Concerns are growing over Asda’s financial stability as the UK supermarket giant faces a £900 million repayment to its former owner, Walmart, by 2028.
Revolut co-founder warns of British talent exodus amid remote working shift
Young professionals are leaving the UK in favour of sunnier climates and more favourable tax regimes in Southern Europe, according to Vlad Yatsenko, the billionaire co-founder and chief technology officer of digital banking giant Revolut.
Lord Sugar’s life to be adapted into major television series
In a move set to captivate audiences across the nation, Lord Alan Sugar’s remarkable journey from modest beginnings to becoming one of the UK’s most prominent business figures is being adapted into a television drama series.
Construction awards face sexism backlash over performers in tight-fitting PPE outfits
On The Tools apologises after criticism for hiring women in revealing construction-themed costumes at industry event, highlighting ongoing gender issues in the sector.
