The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
The Institute for Fiscal Studies urges ministers to delay farm inheritance tax changes to prevent unfairness to landowners. Learn how proposed policies could impact farmers and…
Asda appoints former chief Allan Leighton as new chair, replacing Stuart Rose. Discover how Leighton's return aims to steer the supermarket through challenges like IT overhauls…
Discover how the UK government's proposed £100 million annual levy on gambling firms aims to fund research and treatment for gambling harms, signalling a major shift…
Annual salaries in the UK have increased at the fastest pace since 2021, driven by a surge in Christmas hiring that is revitalising the job market.
The Invest in Women Taskforce secures over £250 million to support UK female entrepreneurs. Backed by major financial institutions, the initiative aims to boost female-led businesses…
Crypto ownership in the UK hits seven million as bitcoin soars to $95,000. Explore how rising investments and misconceptions about protection are shaping Britain's crypto landscape.
UK retailers warn of inevitable price hikes as budget measures add £7 billion in costs. Discover how national insurance increases, wage rises, and new levies are…
UK councils consider visitor levies to tackle over-tourism and fund services. Discover how the proposed charges aim to support sustainability and improve infrastructure in popular destinations.
A surge in job applications highlights dissatisfaction with strict return-to-office mandates. Discover why hybrid working is crucial for retaining top talent and staying competitive in the…
The UK faces an imminent threat of crippling cyber attacks from Russia, capable of "turning out the lights for millions," a senior minister will warn at…
Nearly two-thirds of UK companies are set to scale back hiring plans in response to the Chancellor's £40bn tax hike, according to new polling by the…
UK salaries rise at the fastest rate in three years amid Christmas hiring, with average advertised salaries up 6%. Competition intensifies as job seekers per vacancy…
British pension savers stand to gain from Trump’s pro-growth policies as US markets surge, boosting funds invested in American assets. Meanwhile, Rachel Reeves’s proposed pension reforms…
Countries like Italy, Abu Dhabi, and Cyprus are courting Britain's wealthy non-doms following the UK's decision to abolish the non-dom tax status, leading to a potential…
European tech start-ups report that AI tools boost productivity without causing job losses, according to an Index Ventures study, with companies using AI to enhance roles…