The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
MPs and business groups are urging Lloyds to publish an unredacted review into the HBOS fraud, amid concerns of a cover-up and calls for transparency. Discover…
A 20% tariff on UK imports to the US under Trump’s trade policy could cost the UK £22bn in exports, impacting sectors like fishing, petroleum, and…
Bitcoin hits a record $80,000 after Trump’s election victory, driven by promises to make the US a “crypto capital” and strip back regulations. Crypto markets brace…
The Entertainer toy chain has scrapped plans for two new UK stores, citing increased National Insurance costs announced in the Budget. Rising employer taxes are prompting…
Sainsbury’s reported a 5% increase in food sales, bolstered by market share growth, yet struggled with a 5% decline at Argos due to challenging market conditions.…
The Bank of England has reduced interest rates to 4.75% amid easing inflation and wage growth, providing potential relief for UK businesses and consumers facing economic…
Loose Women’s Kaye Adams has won her decade-long battle with HMRC over a disputed £124,000 tax bill, with the tax authority deciding not to appeal. Read…
Marks & Spencer faces £120m in extra costs due to national insurance changes and wage increases, raising concerns over potential price rises despite efforts to mitigate…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves downplays concerns over potential tariffs under Trump, stressing Britain’s commitment to "free and open trade" with the US and highlighting the importance of…
September, with record electric vehicle purchases, as cost-conscious consumers avoid the new vehicle market. Discover the trends driving this shift.
Asda orders head office staff to return three days a week and announces job cuts as part of a strategy to reverse declining sales. Learn more…
The UK Treasury may have broken the law by failing to disclose £9.5bn in budget pressures, claims the Office for Budget Responsibility, sparking questions over transparency.
The pound drops 1.4% against the dollar, while FTSE 100 stocks surge as Donald Trump declares victory in the US election. Discover how markets are reacting…
JD Wetherspoon faces £60m in extra costs due to National Insurance and wage hikes from the latest Budget, potentially driving up pint prices across its 800…
Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after winning a close election against Kamala Harris, securing 265 of the needed 270 electoral votes.…