The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Donald Trump announces new 10% tariffs on UK and European exports, risking trade chaos, higher prices for US consumers and renewed inflation pressures.
Britain’s heavy reliance on China for net zero technologies such as batteries could put as many as 90,000 manufacturing jobs at risk in the event of…
Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to back legislation that would ban under-16s from social media platforms, signalling a decisive shift in the government’s approach to online…
The government is to roll out a new £1bn-a-year support scheme designed to give people on low incomes direct access to emergency cash when they face…
Soho House has secured new funding to complete its $1.8bn takeover, stabilising a deal led by MCR Hotels after weeks of uncertainty.
The BBC is close to a landmark deal to produce original content for YouTube, aiming to reach younger audiences and protect future licence fee income.
RWE warns several new offshore wind farms are unlikely to be online by 2030, raising questions over Ed Miliband’s clean power ambition.
Up to £14bn of Rachel Reeves’s £22bn fiscal headroom could be wiped out by policy U-turns and lower migration, analysts warn.
New EV tax risks derailing electric car take-up, AutoTrader warns
The UK economy returned to growth in November, expanding by 0.3 per cent after contracting in the month leading up to the autumn budget, according to…
The High Court has ruled that forced labour and modern slavery claims against Dyson will proceed to trial in April 2027, involving allegations in its Malaysian…
The government sets out phased plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail, promising faster journeys, new stations and up to £40bn in economic growth for the north of…
China reports a record $1.19 trillion trade surplus in 2025, showing exports remained resilient despite Donald Trump’s tariffs and global trade tensions.
Gold reaches a new high as markets react to Donald Trump’s attacks on the Federal Reserve, raising fears over central bank independence and dollar stability.
Keir Starmer drops plans for mandatory digital IDs for workers, making the scheme optional after backlash over cost, trust and complexity.