The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Investors back Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plans to boost UK growth through private sector funding for infrastructure and green energy projects, as she aims to restore economic…
Keir Starmer has reinvigorated his ministerial team by appointing a blend of former New Labour figures and external experts, continuing his strategy of building a "government…
HMRC faces pressure to publish withheld offshore tax avoidance figures after delaying their release during the election campaign.
Cineworld plans to close 25% of its UK cinemas and negotiate rent cuts at 50 more as part of a radical restructuring plan, affecting thousands of…
The US economy added 206,000 jobs in June, indicating a slight cooling in the labour market. Unemployment rose to 4.1%, its highest in over two years.…
Shops and restaurants are set for a boost in consumer spending following Labour's election win and major sports events, including England's Euro 2024 match and Andy…
Jonathan Reynolds has been appointed as the UK's new Business Minister after Labour's election win. The National Enterprise Network urges him to support small businesses and…
Does Labour's 'Change' manifesto cut the mustard for UK business owners?
Explore what businesses can expect from the new Labour government under Sir Keir Starmer, including plans for Thames Water, Royal Mail, Port Talbot, and reforms to…
Jeremy Hunt narrowly retains his Surrey seat by 900 votes, defying predictions of a historic loss.
Jessops, the camera retailer owned by Dragons' Den star Peter Jones, faces closure over unpaid taxes. Discover the financial challenges and the future of this iconic…
The UK car market has reached a significant milestone, with new car registrations surpassing one million in the first half of 2024, the first time this…
Google's greenhouse gas emissions have surged 48% over five years, driven by energy-intensive AI data centres. As emissions reach 14.3 million metric tons, the tech giant…
Sustainable Ventures, Europe’s leading climate tech hub, invests 12 times more in female-founded startups than the industry average. Celebrating its 50th investment, the firm has committed…
The next UK government is set to benefit from easing inflation and falling fuel prices, providing some relief to household finances. Shop price inflation slowed to…