The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
The Body Shop has been saved from administration in a rescue deal led by cosmetics tycoon Mike Jatania, securing 113 stores and safeguarding more than 1,000…
Labour’s proposal to impose VAT on private school fees from January is facing a High Court legal challenge on grounds that it breaches human rights law.
Banks in the UK will soon be granted new powers to freeze large payments for up to four days as part of updated fraud prevention measures…
OnlyFans, the subscription-based website best known for its adult content, has paid out £1 billion to its Ukrainian-born owner, Leonid Radvinsky, since he acquired the company…
Millions of pensioners living alone could be hit with higher council tax bills if Housing Secretary Angela Rayner scraps the 25% single occupier discount, potentially compounding…
Royal Mail's CEO warns Labour and ministers of accountability if postal reforms are not supported. Discover why changes to the universal service obligation are crucial for…
The UK state pension is expected to increase by over £400 a year, following backlash against Labour's decision to means-test the winter fuel allowance for pensioners.
Labour is set to abandon the 'British Isa' scheme, designed to boost investment in UK stocks, citing concerns over market complexity. Investment platforms welcome the decision.
Fentimans, the historic soft drink maker, warns that proposed glass tax reforms could force it to close after 120 years, as industry leaders call for a…
The UK's private sector economy grew faster than anticipated in August, with the PMI hitting a four-month high. However, businesses remain wary of potential tax hikes…
Aldi is lobbying Sir Keir Starmer to accelerate planning permission processes for new supermarkets as the retailer faces prolonged approval times from local councils.
Labour’s plan to overhaul the non-dom tax regime could cost the UK government up to £1 billion as wealthy individuals flee the country, a report by…
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) vows to continue its £3bn fraud lawsuit against the estate of late Autonomy founder Mike Lynch, despite his recent death. Learn more…
Raising the windfall tax on the UK's oil and gas companies could undermine the government’s goal of boosting economic growth, according to industry body Offshore Energies…
Young Londoners are leading the return to office work, while older employees favour remote working, contributing to the UK's slower office attendance compared to global rivals.…