The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
The Resolution Foundation reveals sluggish disposable income growth for UK households since 2010, attributing it to economic shocks and slow growth. Poorer households experienced stronger gains,…
The Bank of England has issued a warning that the UK economy could suffer if higher interest rates lead private equity-backed companies to default on their…
Amazon faces a £2.7 billion collective lawsuit from over 200,000 UK third-party sellers, alleging anticompetitive practices that favour the tech giant's own retail and logistics services.
Economists suggest Labour could cut taxes by £16bn if it wins the General Election, with increased fiscal headroom due to revised forecasts by the Office for…
Labour plans to introduce anti-forestalling legislation to prevent parents from pre-paying private school fees to avoid upcoming VAT, potentially raising £1.7 billion for state education.
BP halts new offshore wind projects and freezes hiring in its renewable division as the new CEO shifts focus back to fossil fuels amid investor discontent…
DoorDash's failed bid to acquire Deliveroo sparks speculation of more takeover attempts, highlighting the attractiveness of London-listed firms to US investors.
Volkswagen announces a $5 billion investment in Rivian, creating a joint venture to share technology and intensify competition in the electric vehicle market.
Microsoft is facing significant antitrust fines from the European Commission for allegedly bundling its Teams app with Office 365, disadvantaging competitors like Slack and Alfaview.
Stellantis threatens to halt production at its UK van factories in Luton and Ellesmere Port unless the government provides incentives for electric vehicles and reduces zero-emission…
HSBC has announced reductions in its mortgage rates, joining Barclays and NatWest in a move that comes on the heels of hints from the Bank of…
Amnesty International condemns SHEIN's potential London Stock Exchange listing, citing poor labour practices and human rights violations in the fashion giant's supply chain.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns that tax increases are likely over the next five years, as major UK parties avoid tough financial decisions in their…
Sony, Universal, and Warner Records sue AI start-ups Suno and Udio for alleged copyright violations, demanding $150,000 per infringed work in a landmark case.
Chapel Down, Britain's largest winemaker, seeks to raise £30 million for expansion, considering a potential sale amidst booming English wine demand.