The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Shop price inflation in the UK drops to its lowest level in over three years, with food prices falling as interest rate cuts loom. Discover how…
The UK car finance industry faces turmoil after a landmark court ruling on commission disclosure. Major lenders pause credit services, raising fears of significant market disruption…
Evri has been rated the UK's worst delivery company for the second consecutive year, with 44% of customers reporting service issues, according to Ofcom’s latest review.
Jeremy Hunt accuses the OBR of political bias over the timing of its review on budget day, scrutinising the past government’s transparency with the fiscal watchdog.
The bus fare cap in England will increase to £3, up from £2, as announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The new cap will take…
The long-delayed HBOS scandal review, examining Lloyds Banking Group’s handling of a £1 billion fraud, faces uncertainty as the bank declines to commit to releasing the…
Billionaire Lord Bamford's family secures a £300m payout from JCB following a 44% profit surge, as Labour signals tax hikes for the wealthy. With budget discussions…
Consumer confidence in the UK declined in October, with pessimism about the upcoming Budget outweighing optimism from falling inflation, according to GfK’s latest consumer confidence index.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new investment-focused debt rule, unlocking £50bn for capital projects while maintaining fiscal discipline. Learn more about the Budget changes aimed at…
With Labour’s Budget expected to introduce £35bn in tax hikes, PM Keir Starmer distinguishes “working people” from asset earners, signalling targeted increases on landlords and shareholders.…
Mike Ashley's Frasers Group calls for his appointment as Boohoo CEO, criticising the retailer’s leadership and declining performance. Learn more about the strategic review and the…
UK car production fell by 20.6% in September as manufacturers shifted to electric vehicles and export volumes declined. Learn more about how the industry is navigating…
Rachel Reeves collects a record £2.2bn in inheritance tax as the UK government prepares potential reforms to the "death tax" ahead of the Autumn Budget. Find…
Watches of Switzerland, the UK’s largest Rolex seller, is being urged by investor Gatemore to move its stock listing to the US for higher valuations, amid…
One-third of UK businesses are calling for a reduction in Brexit-related red tape to support trade, according to a survey by Santander. Learn more about their…