The UK foreign secretary, James Cleverly, and the European Commission’s vice-president, Maroš Šefčovič, have committed to further talks to resolve the dispute over Brexit trading arrangements in Northern Ireland.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
UK inflation could fall rapidly as energy prices drop, says BoE boss
The governor of the Bank of England has said there could be a “rapid” fall in inflation in Britain amid a drop in global energy prices over recent weeks but warned that a shortage of workers could still pose major risks amid the cost of living crisis.
Rail industry and RMT to resume talks amid hopes of end to strikes
Talks will continue this week between the rail industry and the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) amid renewed optimism that a deal can be reached without further strikes.
Inflation fuels sharp rise in businesses going bust
The number of businesses falling into administration rose by almost half last year as inflation delivered a “body blow” to companies seeking to recover from the pandemic.
Bullish bosses rate UK in top three markets for investment
Global chief executives rank the UK as the third most important country for investment, jointly with Germany and behind only the US and China.
Teachers vote to strike for seven days in February and March
Millions of pupils face further disruption to their learning after the largest teaching union voted in favour of strike action.
More Housing’s launch is a new start in the UK’s approach to the housing crisis
Proving that mental health can marry eco-innovative design, More Housing uses MMC for meanwhile and permanent sites country wide
UK employers determined to keep hiring in battle to retain talent
UK employers have signalled they are determined to keep hiring even against the backdrop of high inflation and an economic downturn.
UK economy beats expectations with November growth
The UK economy unexpectedly grew in November, helped by a boost from the World Cup, official figures show.
Scotland to gain two new freeports in Firth of Forth and Cromarty Firth
Scotland is to gain two new freeports in Cromarty Firth and the Forth, which Downing Street says will help to create over 75,000 new, high-skilled jobs.
Hospitality sector pleads for help when Covid business interruption loans fall due in spring
Hard-pressed owners of pubs and restaurants will be calling for forbearance on government-backed loans issued during the pandemic when they start falling due from the end of March.
Marks & Spencer set to open 20 new stores creating 3,400 jobs
Marks & Spencer is stepping up its store opening programme with the launch of 20 “bigger and better” new shops throughout Britain and the creation of 3,400 jobs.
Liberty Steel plans to cut 440 jobs in UK and reduce production
Liberty Steel has announced plans to cut 440 jobs and suspend manufacturing at its plant in south Wales, in a sign of difficulties in Sanjeev Gupta’s metals empire.
Royal Mail ransomware attackers threaten to publish stolen data
Royal Mail has been hit by a ransomware attack by a criminal group, which has threatened to publish the stolen information online.
UK economy grows 0.1% in November
The economy grew 0.1 per cent in November, raising the possibility that the economy avoided entering recession at the end of last year.
