The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
The insolvency profession will be governed by an independent regulator with powers to seek compensation for victims of malpractice under government proposals to be announced today.
Boris Johnson is unlikely to impose further coronavirus restrictions before Christmas after delaying a decision yesterday.
Energy bills for most households in Britain could soar to a record £2,000 a year from April as unprecedented wholesale costs force the regulator to increase…
Religious weddings will take place outdoors for the first time under plans to be published by ministers today.
Businesses have reacted with dismay at possible tougher Covid measures before Christmas after the health secretary said they could not be ruled out.
Boris Johnson has appointed Liz Truss, the foreign secretary, to oversee Brexit negotiations after the resignation of Lord Frost.
Millions of daffodil stems will be left to rot in the fields this spring, as growers face a critical labour shortage that they fear could spell…
Supermarkets have begun stockpiling groceries in anticipation of a fresh lockdown as the highly contagious Omicron variant of Covid-19 spreads rapidly across the country.
The Bank of England will need to raise interest rates further if inflation persists, the central bank’s chief economist has said.
Clothing sales were back to pre-Covid levels for the first time in November as consumers took advantage of Black Friday and started Christmas shopping early.
The Ryanair boss, Michael O’Leary, has said the UK government’s response to the Omicron Covid variant has been shaped by “panic” and “idiots”, blaming travel restrictions…
Australian unions have denounced the newly signed free trade agreement with the United Kingdom as an “anti-worker” deal, because companies can look overseas for some roles…
The economy is facing its bleakest month since the depths of last winter’s lockdown after pandemic restrictions crushed consumer confidence.
Rishi Sunak will hold talks with business leaders on Friday about a new support package for the hospitality sector after the chief medical officer urged people…
Businesses expect average losses of £117,489 as a result of supply chain iss