The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner hints that parts of the government's ambitious workers' rights reforms may face delays, with complex policies potentially excluded from the upcoming…
Up to 74,000 rail fare evasion prosecutions in England and Wales could be quashed after a judge ruled that the single justice procedure was misused by…
Palo Alto Networks has apologised for using women as lampstands at a Las Vegas event, sparking accusations of sexism and reigniting concerns over Silicon Valley's "bro"…
The UK government has released £13.5 million in emergency funds to support workers and suppliers affected by Tata Steel's restructuring at Port Talbot, as the company…
The UK government is reviewing its financial support for AstraZeneca's £450 million vaccine facility in Speke, raising concerns over the project’s future amidst ongoing discussions with…
Asda's grocery market share drops to 12.6%, reflecting a 6% decline in sales. Chairman Lord Rose expresses disappointment in the supermarket's performance, urging its owner to…
UK inflation unexpectedly increased to 2.2% in July, driven by a slower decline in energy prices. Despite this rise, the Bank of England is likely to…
The UK's unemployment rate unexpectedly falls to 4.2% in July, while wage growth slows to its lowest rate in two years, according to ONS data. Interest…
The ASA has banned ads by Huel and Zoe, citing the failure to disclose their commercial ties with Steven Bartlett. The regulator deemed the ads misleading…
Ministers are preparing to cap the profits landowners can make from selling green belt land as part of the government's strategy to deliver 1.5 million new…
Indian business group Bharti Global acquires a 24.5% stake in BT from Patrick Drahi’s Altice UK. Bharti Global, now BT's largest shareholder, confirms it has no…
UK inflation is expected to climb to 2.3% following the Bank of England's recent interest rate cut. Analysts watch for economic signals under the new Labour…
HMRC admits £19bn in unpaid taxes is unlikely to be recovered, with taxpayers facing increased call waiting times and cut-offs. Missed customer service targets highlight ongoing…
British Steel is close to securing a £600m state bailout as Labour pushes forward with plans to safeguard the Scunthorpe plant's future, amidst union concerns and…
Asda plans to add more staff to manned checkouts, acknowledging the limit of self-service tills, to enhance customer experience and balance service options.