The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Heathrow’s £49bn third runway expansion faces criticism from a new report warning its timeline and funding claims may be unrealistic, with airlines fearing soaring landing charges.
Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement 2026 downgraded UK growth forecasts as Middle East tensions fuel inflation fears. Business leaders warn stability rhetoric must be matched with urgent…
Experts warn Bank of England base rate cuts could be delayed in 2026 after Middle East conflict triggered surging gas prices, rising gilt yields and fresh…
UK shop price inflation eased to 1.1% in February, driven by discounting in fashion and beauty and slower food price growth, according to BRC and NielsenIQ.
UK household energy bills could rise to £2,500 a year if the Iran conflict disrupts LNG supplies from Qatar and the Strait of Hormuz, analysts warn.
BrewDog has been sold to US cannabis and brewing group Tilray in a £33m deal, preserving 733 jobs but triggering the closure of 38 bars and…
BrewDog has shut all its bars for a day as it moves closer to a potential sale, with advisers AlixPartners overseeing the process after years of…
Complaints made by taxpayers about HM Revenue & Customs have climbed to their highest level in five years, with the proportion of cases resulting in compensation…
Scottish Power has warned that “shovel-ready” offshore wind farms capable of contributing to the government’s 2030 clean power target have missed out on subsidy contracts to…
HMRC data suggests thousands of UK small businesses are restricting growth to avoid the £90,000 VAT threshold, prompting renewed calls for reform of the tax “cliff…
Hornby has agreed to sell iconic slot car brand Scalextric to Purbeck Capital Partners for £20m, using the proceeds to cut debt and refocus on core…
UK car production dropped 13.6% in January, with exports driving the decline, according to the SMMT. Electric vehicle output also fell as global demand softened.
Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA) has called for Sir Keir Starmer to resign as Labour leader following the party’s defeat to the Green Party in the…
British Airways owner IAG unveils a €1.5bn share buyback after profits jump 22% to €3.34bn, as stronger pricing offsets lower passenger numbers and boosts margins.
Rolls-Royce warns UltraFan narrowbody engine production may move overseas without UK government support, as it seeks up to £200m in funding to compete with US and…