The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Female board members in FTSE 100 firms earn 69% less than men, highlighting a persistent gender pay gap. Discover how women's roles and pay differ at…
Evri doubles profits to £119m after a record-breaking year with 14.9% growth in parcel deliveries. Learn how strategic investments and rising demand for second-hand goods boosted…
Farmers are set to protest over inheritance tax changes, claiming they threaten family-run farms. Ministers insist most won’t be affected and unveil food supply contingency plans.
Discover how the UK housing market is bouncing back after the Autumn Budget, with rising sales, buyer inquiries, and a positive outlook for 2024. Read more…
Discover how a US-China trade war could cost UK exports up to £8.5bn. Learn about the risks to manufacturing, global trade, and economic resilience in this…
Meta faces a €800m fine from the EU for unfairly linking Facebook Marketplace to its social network, marking the latest antitrust action by regulators against the…
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warns of “substantial” issues with UK labour data, impacting interest rate decisions, while the lord mayor proposes Isa reforms to…
HMRC will reduce the interest rate it charges on late tax payments to 7.25% from 18th November, following the recent cut in the Bank of England’s…
The Post Office’s proposed closure of 115 branches amid a financial shake-up has sparked backlash, threatening jobs and vital community services as reliance on cash access…
Barclays has introduced the Business Prosperity Index, a new quarterly report offering a detailed view of UK business performance and growth opportunities.
UK farmers are set to withhold meat and crop supplies from supermarkets in a national strike protesting Labour’s inheritance tax changes, impacting food security and traditional…
Five years after the pandemic, 41% of UK workers still work from home at least part-time, with hybrid working common among educated professionals and parents. Discover…
UK wage growth slows to a two-year low, with unemployment reaching 4.3%. The Bank of England may hold interest rates as inflation pressures persist. Discover the…
Co-op research finds that 70% of people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds face barriers to career or education opportunities, highlighting the need for improved social mobility in…
NatWest has repurchased £1bn in shares from the UK Treasury, reducing the government’s stake to 11.4% in a move towards full privatisation. Discover more about the…