The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Trainline has announced a remarkable surge in operating profit, exceeding 100 per cent growth last year, propelled by robust ticket sales, according to its latest annual…
Goldman Sachs has announced the elimination of a bonus cap for hundreds of its top UK bankers, enabling star performers to potentially earn bonuses up to…
In a significant move likely to spark controversy, the government is set to permit fossil fuel companies to conduct oil and gas exploration beneath offshore wind-power…
UK Export Finance, the government’s trade finance arm, has committed to a significant expansion in the number of businesses it supports by 2029, with a particular…
Coutts has stirred controversy by reallocating nearly £2 billion of client funds from the London stock market to overseas investments.
Mulberry, the British luxury brand renowned for its exquisite leather handbags, has encountered a 4% dip in annual sales, echoing broader trends of reduced spending among…
Amazon announces robust earnings for the first quarter of 2024, with a significant boost in profits attributed to artificial intelligence and advertising sales. Explore the factors…
Nationwide reports a 0.4% drop in UK house prices in April, the sharpest decline since last summer, attributed to increased mortgage rates impacting buyer affordability. Explore…
McDonald’s misses profit expectations as CEO highlights consumers’ budget constraints and the impact of Middle East conflict on global sales. Explore the fast-food giant’s latest financial…
The eurozone witnesses its fastest economic growth in two years, alleviating worries of 'stagflation'. Explore how the region navigates challenges amidst rising inflation and ECB's impending…
The Bank of England predicts losses of £85 billion on bonds bought during crises, potentially burdening taxpayers. Learn how the bond-buying programme impacts the economy.
Royal Mail has announced a temporary suspension of £5 fines imposed on individuals who receive mail with counterfeit stamps, responding to concerns over the surge in…
According to data from the British Retail Consortium and NielsenIQ, shop price growth decelerated to just 0.8% in the year leading up to April, marking the…
Whitbread, the owner of Premier Inn, is to close underperforming restaurants and convert them into hotel rooms with the loss of 1,500 jobs.
The construction industry faces a severe skills shortage, with the need to hire 500,000 workers to support major infrastructure projects. Despite pension funds showing increased interest…