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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Energy bosses meet with Grant Shapps amid debate over future of net zero
UK energy chiefs will gather in Downing Street today to discuss net zero, as a debate rages in both main parties about the future of green policies.
TUC urges Bank of England to halt ‘reckless’ interest rate increases
The TUC has urged the Bank of England to call a halt to interest rate increases after warning that widespread job losses in recent months have left the UK “teetering on the brink of recession”.
Brexit Pubs Guarantee announced in Spring Budget comes into effect today meaning drinks in pubs will be up to 11p lower than supermarkets
The duty paid on drinks on tap in pubs will be up to 11p lower than at the supermarket. The changes are designed to help pubs compete on a level playing field with supermarkets, so they can continue to thrive at the heart of communities across the UK.
Wetherspoons closes more pubs with dozens across Britain earmarked for closure.. is your local calling last orders?
More Wetherspoons pubs are set to pull their final pints this year with 22 at risk of calling their last orders.
Government launches £40 million fund to unlock 5G benefits across the UK
The government has launched a £40 million fund to local and regional authorities to increase 5G innovation and digital connectivity for residents and businesses, set to boost productivity by £159 billion by 2035.
Mid-year slump in business confidence confirmed by July data
New data from the Institute of Directors shows the drop in business confidence that was picked up in June has been sustained into July.
New North Sea licences will ensure energy security, says Energy Minister Andrew Bowie
NEW licences for oil and gas exploration in the North Sea will ensure energy security for the UK, according to Energy Minister Andrew Bowie.
Ministers call for GPs to refer people to life coaches instead of handing out sick notes
Doctors will be encouraged to refer people to life coaches rather than just sign them off sick, under reforms designed to get more people back to work.
Banks launch £5M mortgage support campaign following deal with Hunt
Britain’s biggest mortgage lenders will this week launch a multimillion pound campaign aimed at illustrating the range of support they are providing to cash-strapped customers as the industry faces its most intense scrutiny in years.
Consumer Duty comes into force in biggest regulatory shake-up for a decade
The City watchdog’s flagship new regulation, the Consumer Duty, comes into force today with experts describing it as the most important regulatory change in a decade.
Sales of Covid tests increased by a third in July, says Boots
Sales of Covid tests have increased by a third this month, while official estimates of the number of people with the virus have also risen.
Rishi Sunak to meet leaders over energy security plans
The prime minister will emphasise the need to strengthen Britain’s energy security when he meets industry leaders this week.
Gina Miller voices fear for democracy over closure of political party bank account
The anti-Brexit campaigner Gina Miller has said “we don’t have a functioning democracy” if new political parties cannot access banking services, after she was told her own party’s account would be closed.
NatWest chairman must be replaced over ‘whitewash’ review, says Nigel Farage
Nigel Farage has called for the chairman of NatWest Group to be “replaced at the soonest possible opportunity” over misjudgements in the de-banking scandal.
