In a continuation of the ongoing recovery from recession, the private sector in Britain expanded for the fifth consecutive month, albeit at a slightly slower pace in March compared to the previous month.
Category: News
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Santander UK Chief Voices Concerns Over Investing in the UK
Mike Regnier, the head of Santander UK, has expressed reservations about further investment in the UK, citing the country’s high tax burden and increasing costs associated with compensating victims of fraud.
Record 1.1 Million Workers Employed on Zero-Hour Contracts in the UK
A staggering 1.1 million Britons are currently employed on zero-hour contracts, marking a record high, according to research conducted by the Work Foundation think tank.
Next Reports Record Revenue and Profit
Next has exceeded profit expectations, achieving record-high revenue and profit levels for the year ending January.
Government Borrowing Rises to £8.4 Billion in February
Government borrowing increased to £8.4 billion in February, marking a notable surge compared to the same month last year, according to official figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Commuter Chaos Looms as Train and Tube Drivers Announce Strikes
Commuters across Britain are bracing for further travel disruption as train drivers at 16 rail companies and London Underground tube drivers have announced strike action for next month.
HMRC Reverses Decision to Close Telephone Helpline
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has swiftly reversed its decision to close its self-assessment telephone helpline for half of the year, following significant public backlash.
Google restricts Gemini chatbot election answers
Google has confirmed that it is implementing restrictions on the types of election-related queries users can pose to its Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot Gemini.
Fall in Food and Eating Out Costs Drives Decrease in Inflation
In February, inflation dropped to 3.4%, down from January’s 4%, inching closer to the Bank of England’s target of 2%.
Jeremy Hunt Hints at October General Election
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has suggested that a general election could potentially be held in October.
Greggs stores affected by IT glitch, leading to payment issues and store closures
Britain’s leading bakery chain, Greggs, has encountered technical difficulties with payments, resulting in the closure of some of its stores.
UK AI Minister warns of rising cyber threats to large businesses
Government data reveals that three quarters of medium and large sized businesses were hit by a cyber incident in the past year, as attacks against large businesses are on the rise.
Ted Baker Faces Administration, Putting Hundreds of Jobs in Jeopardy
Fashion retailer Ted Baker is on the brink of administration, posing a threat to hundreds of high street jobs across Britain.
Bentley Revels in £500m Profits as Wealthy Pursue Personalised Cars
Luxury carmaker Bentley is capitalising on the growing trend among the globe’s wealthiest individuals who are choosing to invest hundreds of thousands of pounds in “levels of personalisation that we’ve never seen before,” according to company statements.
Crisis talks to save historic Derby rail plant from closure
Ministers engage in urgent discussions with Alstom to avert closure of Derby train manufacturing works, amid threats to move production abroad. Thousands of jobs hang in the balance
















