The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Donald Trump is threatening to block Peter Mandelson’s appointment as the new UK ambassador to Washington unless strict limits are imposed on his actions.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has signed a deal worth £8 million to hire hundreds of temporary workers in a bid to repair what economists…
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Goldman Sachs forecasts the Bank of England will slash interest rates six times by mid-2026, citing weakened growth and easing inflation, with fresh rate cuts potentially…
Sainsbury’s announces 3,000 head office job cuts and café closures in a £1bn cost-saving drive, as it contends with rising costs and redefines its store strategy.
Rachel Reeves unveils an amendment to ease non-dom tax rules amid a surge in UK millionaire departures, aiming to keep Britain attractive to global wealth.
Rachel Reeves unveils plans to reform the UK’s visa regime, targeting AI and life sciences talent to spur economic growth. Amid rising sponsor licence fees and…
The UK’s long-term sickness bill is soaring to over £65bn, with 2.8 million claimants baffling experts and policymakers. A House of Lords committee suggests the benefits…
Rachel Reeves has declared that “growth must trump other things” as the Treasury backs plans to expand the UK’s main airports. In a move likely to…
Meta’s abrupt decision to end third-party fact-checking in the US has sparked advertiser concerns, but global business head Nicola Mendelsohn insists it’s “business as usual” amid…
Rishi Sunak is set to embark on an academic chapter of his career after securing two high-profile posts at Oxford and Stanford universities.
Government borrowing hit £17.8 billion in December, surpassing forecasts by £3.2 billion amid higher public sector pay, inflation-linked benefits and one-off spending, intensifying the debate over…
Cheaper ‘pocket money’ toys priced under £10 soared in 2024 as UK parents cut costs and adult collectors fuel demand for cuddly and collectible mini-figurines.
Volkswagen warns that Donald Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on Mexican car imports could harm consumers and the global auto sector, risking a new North American trade…
The Treasury moves to intervene in a Supreme Court case over motor finance mis-selling, aiming to keep potential multi-billion-pound compensation claims “proportionate.”