The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Evri, the prominent parcel delivery company, is set to significantly enhance its sustainability initiatives by embracing "pedal power."
The Conservative Party pledges a review of licensing and planning laws within the first 100 days of a new government, aiming to rejuvenate the struggling hospitality…
Emma Bridgewater’s pottery company reports a £1.4m loss due to rising production and staffing costs, despite a 9% increase in sales. The brand responds with job…
Apple postpones launch of AI-powered features in Europe until 2025, citing privacy and security concerns under EU's Digital Markets Act.
Rishi Sunak's Future Fund has issued winding up petitions to 32 companies it backed during the pandemic, aiming to recover £5 million in taxpayer loans, pushing…
Uber, the ride-hailing and food-delivery giant, is gearing up for a significant tax dispute with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over £1 billion in VAT payments.
Around 1,500 Tata Steel workers to strike from 8 July against job cuts, the first such action in over 40 years, impacting Port Talbot and Llanwern…
Unison, Britain's largest union, urges the next government to mandate a four-day work week, following member support. The motion could pressure Labour to legislate if elected,…
Octopus Energy will repay nearly the entire cost of the government bailout for Bulb, amounting to £3bn, ensuring taxpayers recoup most of the expense from the…
Government borrowing in the UK reached £15bn in May, the highest since the Covid crisis, although it was lower than the forecast by the Office for…
Retail sales volumes in May increased by 2.9%, exceeding expectations, driven by improved weather and higher disposable incomes. Consumer confidence also reached a three-year high.
Despite Conservative pledges to keep state pensions tax-free, a report by LCP reveals that some pensioners already pay income tax on their state pensions due to…
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises an investment summit within 100 days if Labour wins, aiming to position Britain as a stable "safe haven" for investors amidst…
Starling Bank faces increased scrutiny over its Covid-era lending as it takes legal action against defaulting companies, while also being investigated for compliance with money-laundering regulations.
Labour and the Conservatives spar over housing policies as the election approaches, focusing on support for first-time buyers and renters.