The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Brexit has led to a shortfall of 330,000 people in the UK labour force, mostly in the low-skilled economy, a report by leading researchers has found.
Jeremy Hunt is planning a “slimmed down” spring budget with no immediate tax cuts as the Conservatives press ahead with attempts to win back economic credibility…
Hundreds have lost their jobs after British electric car battery company Britishvolt fell into administration.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Global chief executives rank the UK as the third most important country for investment, jointly with Germany and behind only the US and China.
Millions of pupils face further disruption to their learning after the largest teaching union voted in favour of strike action.
Proving that mental health can marry eco-innovative design, More Housing uses MMC for meanwhile and permanent sites country wide
UK employers have signalled they are determined to keep hiring even against the backdrop of high inflation and an economic downturn.
The UK economy unexpectedly grew in November, helped by a boost from the World Cup, official figures show.
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.
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…
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…