The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Business travel to and from the UK has fallen by nearly a third since 2019, driven by increased home working and environmental concerns, according to the…
Richard Branson's Virgin Group plans a return to UK railways with a proposal to run new West Coast services, challenging Avanti West Coast and offering more…
Ryanair announces record €1.9bn profit and appoints Amber Rudd to its board. The budget airline expects summer ticket prices to be lower than anticipated.
The NAO reports that post-Brexit border controls will cost the UK at least £4.7bn due to delays and insufficient planning, with a lack of inspectors and…
Hundreds of long-serving Virgin Atlantic cabin crew members are suing the airline, alleging unfair dismissal as part of Covid-related redundancies targeting older staff.
Cancer waiting times are set to fall thanks to new AI technology that locates cancer cells 2.5 times quicker than doctors alone.
Land Securities reports an 18% increase in office occupancy, signalling a potential rise in commercial property values as employees return to the office and demand for…
UK company insolvencies surged by 18% in April, driven by rising debt, higher interest rates, and spending cuts. Construction sector hardest hit, while FRP Advisory benefits…
After losing twice in the long-running ‘mega marshmallows’ tax case, HMRC seeks permission to file another appeal, continuing its argument that the product should be standard…
Reddit shares soar over 10% after announcing a partnership with OpenAI, highlighting efforts to diversify income sources and integrate AI-powered features.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt promises tax cuts in the autumn, criticizes Labour's financial plans, and aims to position the Conservatives as the party of tax reduction ahead…
ver 6,000 UK bank branches have closed since 2015, with closures affecting local communities. Consumer group Which? calls for action to protect access to banking services.
The Resolution Foundation reveals that inflation has led the UK to the highest savings rate in three decades, resulting in a £50 billion reduction in spending.
Homeowners receive a financial boost as Barclays, HSBC, and TSB cut mortgage rates on over 100 deals, providing relief after weeks of rising costs.
The price of British lamb has reached record highs due to a combination of rising demand, import challenges, and adverse weather conditions. Morrisons drops its 100%…