The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Labour's Rachel Reeves rules out increasing income tax or National Insurance if elected, despite acknowledging potential spending cuts. Conservatives and other parties respond.
Lenient tax treatment under "carried interest" rules has allowed private equity executives to save £4 billion. Labour plans to abolish this loophole if they win the…
Rishi Sunak's decision to call an early election has cast uncertainty over key City reform efforts, including the British ISA and the Pisces private market initiative.
Ofcom investigates Royal Mail for failing to meet first-class delivery targets, with potential financial penalties on the horizon. IDS reports narrowed losses amid buy-out offer from…
The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns that both Labour and Conservative governments will face tight fiscal constraints and low growth after the upcoming election.
Labour may take back control of Britain's train networks as early as July 5 if they win the general election, potentially ending private sector involvement in…
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt criticises inheritance tax as anti-Conservative, pledging tax cuts and reforms to support middle-class growth and savings.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has declared that a Labour government would swiftly implement taxes on private school fees.
GfK’s consumer confidence index rises to its highest level in nearly three years, boosting Rishi Sunak's election campaign focused on economic recovery.
News Corporation and OpenAI announce a multi-year deal allowing AI to display content from prominent publications, marking a significant step in integrating premium journalism with advanced…
From July, typical household energy bills in England, Wales, and Scotland will fall by £122 annually under Ofgem's new price cap, bringing costs to their lowest…
April retail sales in the UK plunged by 2.3% as heavy rains deterred shoppers, marking a significant drop compared to expectations. Poor weather and a shift…
The UK Parliament has approved a bill to quash convictions of sub-postmasters wrongfully prosecuted due to the Horizon IT scandal, marking one of the greatest miscarriages…
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering capping vet prescription fees as part of its investigation into the veterinary sector, amid concerns of overcharging…
HSBC has been fined £6.2 million by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for failing to properly support customers in arrears or experiencing financial difficulty.