The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
The US has banned new foreign-made consumer routers over security concerns, requiring approval for imports amid fears of cyberattacks and espionage.
Companies House disciplined 132 staff over compliance breaches in three years, as thousands complete mandatory ethics and fraud training amid rising scrutiny.
Leonid Radvinsky, billionaire owner of OnlyFans, has died aged 43 after cancer, following years of rapid growth and scrutiny of the platform.
HS2 trains could run slower than planned as ministers explore cost-saving measures on the delayed £100bn rail project between London and Birmingham.
Danone has agreed a €1bn takeover of UK nutrition brand Huel, delivering a major payday for founder Julian Hearn and celebrity investors including Idris Elba.
UK borrowing costs surge to highest since 2008 as gilt yields hit 5%, driven by energy price spikes and inflation fears linked to Middle East conflict.
A proposed UK holiday tax could cost 33,000 jobs and reduce tourism spending by £1.8bn, with industry leaders warning it would harm growth and competitiveness.
Singapore’s Temasek, via CapitaLand, has agreed a £1bn deal for Access Self Storage, highlighting strong overseas demand for UK property assets.
Labour will allow 30m wind turbines at schools, hospitals and farms without planning permission, aiming to cut energy bills and boost UK renewables.
Darts champion Luke Littler applies to trademark his face to prevent AI deepfakes and counterfeit products, highlighting gaps in UK IP law.
UK borrowing jumps to £14.3bn, raising concerns over limited government capacity to support households as energy bills rise amid Middle East tensions.
British Steel secures a record £70m order as part of a £746m UK-Nigeria ports deal, supporting UK jobs and boosting trade through major infrastructure investment.
HSBC could cut up to 20,000 jobs globally as it embraces AI to streamline operations, signalling a major shift in banking workforce strategy.
Farmers and business owners launch a High Court challenge against UK inheritance tax reforms, arguing the government failed to properly consult on major APR and BPR…
UK aims to produce 50% of its steel domestically as import quotas are cut and a 50% tariff introduced, sparking industry support and political criticism.