The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Labour ministers are adopting a relaxed approach to enforcing office attendance for civil servants, prioritizing flexible working over mandatory office hours.
Tesco plans to use AI and Clubcard data to encourage healthier purchases by monitoring customer choices, sparking debate on privacy and consumer autonomy.
The ICO has reprimanded Sky Betting and Gaming for processing personal data via advertising cookies without user consent. Learn about the enforcement action and its implications…
Deliveroo CEO Will Shu sells £15 million of shares after the company's first profit, citing personal property investments. Learn more about the impact on the company…
Amazon employees will be required to return to the office five days a week from January 2, 2024, as the company ends pandemic-era remote work policies.…
The Bank of England faces mounting pressure to cut interest rates further as job vacancies fall and factory output contracts for the first time in four…
Harland & Wolff, the historic Belfast shipyard known for building the Titanic, is on the brink of administration, putting a £1.6 billion contract to build three…
Angela Rayner and Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds clash over proposed workers’ rights reforms, including granting full employment rights from day one. Discover the key points of…
London's West End retailers face a £220 million loss in unrealised sales due to the UK's removal of tax-free shopping for tourists. Learn how this policy…
The OECD warns that the UK must take significant action to stabilise public finances, suggesting reforms such as scrapping stamp duty and modifying the pension triple…
Scotland's last oil refinery at Grangemouth is set to close next year, leading to 400 job losses and increasing the UK's reliance on imported fuel. Learn…
The Office for Budget Responsibility warns that UK public debt could reach 300% of GDP in the next 50 years due to challenges like climate change,…
HSBC UK has introduced a £250 million initiative to support women-led businesses, offering funding, masterclasses, and networking opportunities to help female entrepreneurs overcome financial barriers and…
New EU border checks requiring fingerprint and facial recognition at Dover could disrupt Christmas food deliveries, warns Logistics UK. Learn how the changes may lead to…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has dismissed 179 employees for gross misconduct so far this year, marking a 43% increase since 2020 and the highest number…