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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
UK car production off to a fast start in January
UK car production surged ahead in January, as revealed by the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Work on £1.75bn Midlands Rail Hub to Commence Following Additional Funding Injection
Preparatory work for the £1.75bn Midlands Rail Hub initiative is poised to begin after the government allocated an additional £123m towards the project.
Labour Faces Grim Economic Inheritance, Warns Rachel Reeves
Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, has conceded that it will require substantial time for a Labour government to steer Britain back on course, lambasting the Conservatives for what she described as economic vandalism spanning the past 14 years.
UK Property Sales Expected to Rise by 10% as Buyers and Sellers Return
The property market saw a continued resurgence in February, with both buyers and sellers re-entering the fray, leading to an anticipated 10% increase in home sales this year, as per the latest data from property website Zoopla.
Tories Explore Abolishing Non-Dom Tax Status
The Chancellor is currently examining the possibility of abolishing the tax status enjoyed by individuals residing in the UK but maintaining their tax domicile overseas.
Business Leaders Fear Legal Action Over ESG Targets
Concerns loom large among business leaders as the specter of litigation threatens companies falling short of their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets.
Christian Horner cleared of allegations of inappropriate behaviour
Christian Horner, the team principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing, is on the verge of being cleared of misconduct following an independent investigation following allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a female employee prompted an inquiry by team owners Red Bull.
Thames Water told by regulator to find extra cash itself
Thames Water, the UK’s largest water firm, is facing financial challenges due to its massive £18 billion debt burden as the water regulator, Ofwat, has told the firm it must secure additional funding independently, rather than relying on a taxpayer bailout.
Aston Martin off track on sales targets but retain investor confidence
Aston Martin Lagonda fell short of its revised production targets for 2023, facing delays in the launch of the £185,000 DB12 sports car, resulting in 6,620 deliveries to dealers, below the revised goal of 6,700.
Over 140,000 SMEs ‘debanked’ by high street lenders
High street banks shut more than 140,000 accounts held by small businesses last year, according to figures obtained by MPs that will fuel concerns about debanking.
Apple pull the plug on self-driving electric car project
Apple has reportedly decided to cancel its plans to develop electric vehicles (EVs), a project that has been in the works for around a decade.
Tata confirms Somerset will host £4bn battery factory
Tata Group has officially confirmed that Somerset, will host the UK’s largest electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility, with a £4 billion investment in a brownfield site near Bridgwater.
European fightback over EV challenge from China with launch of iconic Renault 5
In the face of Chinese and US dominance in the electric car market, Renault’s CEO, Luca de Meo, emphasized the importance of European manufacturers not conceding defeat.
HMRC customer service deteriorates to “all time low”
Public Accounts Committee ask questions of HMRC after call times increase, while tax office’s treatment of taxpayers’ scrutinised
















