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February sees highest UK new car sales figure in 20 years
The UK saw a significant surge in new car sales in February, marking the highest figure for the month in 20 years. This growth was primarily…
Wednesday 21 October 2026
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
The UK saw a significant surge in new car sales in February, marking the highest figure for the month in 20 years. This growth was primarily…
Greggs, the popular bakery chain known for its sausage rolls and steak bakes, is set to distribute a £17.6 million bonus among its staff this month,…
The price of bitcoin and gold reached new highs as investors speculated on potential interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve in the middle of…
IWG, the owner of the serviced office brand Regus, experienced a surge in revenues to a record £3.34 billion last year, driven by the increasing demand…
Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor, is set to announce a 2p cut in national insurance for 27 million workers in his upcoming spring budget.
In a significant move to support Britain's small businesses, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to announce an extension of the Covid recovery loan programme by two…
Chris Packham, the renowned naturalist and TV presenter, has been granted permission to pursue a judicial review of the UK government's decision to scale back certain…
Siemens, the German technology giant, has unveiled plans to invest £100 million in a new manufacturing centre at its Chippenham rail signaling factory site in Wiltshire,…
In a move to bolster Britain's burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) sector, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to announce a significant increase in funding for the Alan…
European regulators have imposed a fine of €1.8 billion (£1.54 billion) on Apple for anti-competitive practices that hindered competition in the music streaming market.
As budget week commences, the British government has introduced a new investment package aimed at propelling the UK to become a global leader in manufacturing.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has reaffirmed the government's commitment to providing 15 free hours of childcare for two-year-olds starting next month, asserting that the scheme remains "on…
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has tempered expectations of tax cuts in Wednesday's budget, announcing instead an £800 million package of technology reforms aimed at streamlining processes for…
Britain's major banks have been placed on high alert following the discovery of hundreds of 'rogue' filings apparently lodged at Companies House, the UK's central corporate…
Major banks are facing increasing scrutiny over their failure to offer competitive interest rates on the savings of small businesses, prompting calls for urgent action to…