The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
UK government borrowing surged to £16.6 billion in September, exceeding forecasts and intensifying pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Autumn Budget. Find out how…
Goldman Sachs predicts UK interest rates could fall to 2.75% by 2025, faster than market expectations, as inflation eases. Learn about the Bank of England's challenges…
UK business confidence hits a twelve-month low ahead of the Autumn Budget, with SMEs expressing growing concern over potential tax hikes and fiscal challenges. Learn more…
Retail bosses urge Rachel Reeves to scrap the tourist tax in her upcoming Budget, warning that the lack of VAT-free shopping is putting Britain at a…
The UK hospitality industry is warning of a £900 million hit as business rates are set to quadruple in spring 2024. Industry leaders are urging Chancellor…
Estate agents in the UK have the most homes listed in over a decade as falling mortgage rates attract more buyers, stabilising house prices. Find out…
Make UK supports Labour’s industrial strategy, predicting billions in investment and reshoring. The manufacturing sector could see growth with tax incentives and a push for green…
The UK tech sector faces growing concern over potential Capital Gains Tax rises in the upcoming Autumn Budget, with fintech leaders warning of an exodus.
UK retail sales rose unexpectedly in September, defying analyst predictions of a contraction, as consumers increased spending on technology despite impending tax rises and economic uncertainties.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may scrap tax breaks for electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes, amid claims they favour the wealthy, raising concerns from car industry leaders.
Conservative leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick has pledged to unite a divided party and introduce economic policies that would see a 2p reduction in income tax.
In a sharp escalation of tensions between Brussels and Elon Musk, one of the European Union’s top officials, Věra Jourová, has branded the billionaire tech entrepreneur…
Tesco and Shell secure power from the UK’s largest solar farm, Cleve Hill, originally intended to supply 100,000 homes, sparking controversy over greenwashing claims.
Ryanair threatens to reduce UK flights if Chancellor Rachel Reeves raises aviation taxes in her Budget, citing concerns over customer demand and route viability.
Hollywood director Alex Proyas accuses Elon Musk of copying robot and taxi designs from his 2004 film I, Robot, after Musk unveils Tesla’s Optimus robot and…