The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Angela Rayner's new employment rights plan will allow 9m workers to sue for unfair dismissal from day one of employment, sparking concerns from business leaders over…
Barclays urges government to introduce tax breaks and incentives for downsizers to unlock 3.8 million homes for growing families, easing the UK housing crisis.
Rachel Reeves must raise taxes by £25 billion in the upcoming budget to prevent austerity and fund public services, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) warns.
China imposes tariffs on European brandy, targeting major French producers like Hennessy and Remy Martin, in response to EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
Business confidence has fallen for the first time in a year as fears over potential tax rises in the upcoming budget unsettle companies, according to a…
The UK government is considering a more affordable ‘HS2-light’ line between Birmingham and Manchester, potentially 40% cheaper than the original HS2 plan, to address capacity issues…
The CBI calls for Rachel Reeves to slash taxes for electric vehicle, heat pump, and biofuel manufacturers to boost investment and accelerate the UK’s net zero…
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund secures a 40% stake in Selfridges, partnering with Central Group as the retailer strengthens its financial position.
The Federation of Small Businesses warns Chancellor Rachel Reeves against raising capital gains tax, stressing the need to support entrepreneurs and small businesses in the upcoming…
More than 1,000 jobs have been lost and 35 TGI Fridays branches closed as private equity firms rescue 51 restaurants, leaving remaining staff uncertain about pay…
KPMG and NatWest rejoin the CBI, offering a significant boost to the lobbying group's efforts to recover from a sexual misconduct scandal that nearly led to…
Britain has lost 500,000 small businesses since 2020, with a significant drop in self-employment and one-person companies. The decline underscores the need for economic growth and…
UK house prices rose for the third straight month in September, bringing them close to record highs as improved market conditions and falling interest rates boost…
Santander's new report urges the UK government to prioritise skills development in leadership, digital technologies, and sustainability to boost productivity and address the UK's skills gap.
GB News is set to receive a substantial fine for breaching Ofcom's impartiality rules after losing a High Court bid to block sanctions. The channel will…