The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
BMW admits over 100 luxury cars were sold to russian buyers in breach of sanctions, highlighting the rise in ‘back door’ exports via central asia.
Aviva acquires direct line in a £3.7bn deal, creating a UK motor insurance giant. discover how this takeover drives cost savings, impacts jobs, and reshapes the…
UK economic growth flatlined in Q3, prompting Sir Keir Starmer to warn of no rapid turnaround. With fresh fears of tax hikes and business sentiment sinking,…
Former US President Donald Trump warns the EU to buy more American oil and gas or risk steep tariffs. The move raises fears of renewed trade…
The UK economy is likely to see no growth in the aftermath of the Chancellor’s Budget, the Bank of England has warned, as businesses respond to…
Sir Keir Starmer is set to appoint Lord Mandelson as the UK’s next ambassador to the United States, marking the first political appointment to the role…
The FCA extends the motor finance complaints process to include car leasing and grants lenders until December 2025 to handle a surge in claims, following a…
British car production fell by nearly a third in November, hitting its weakest level since 1980. With factories in transition and waning domestic demand, the industry…
Shoe Zone blames the recent budget for soaring costs as it plans to close unviable stores. The footwear retailer warns of lowered profits and consumer confidence…
Japan’s Honda and Nissan are reportedly in talks to merge under a single holding company. The deal, potentially involving Mitsubishi, aims to bolster competitiveness against booming…
Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia is poised to rescue Harland & Wolff in a £70 million deal. The move is expected to secure over 1,000 UK jobs…
Barclays loses a key court challenge over car finance mis-selling, paving the way for billions in compensation claims and intensifying scrutiny across the industry.
Smaller UK exporters suffer disproportionately from post-Brexit trade barriers, contributing to a £27bn fall in goods sales to the EU. Larger firms adapt more easily, while…
UK inflation hit 2.6% in November, exceeding expectations and intensifying pressure on the Bank of England to keep interest rates steady. Rising fuel costs and robust…
TikTok has asked the US supreme court to halt a January deadline forcing its Chinese owner to divest the app or face a national ban. The…