The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Jaguar Land Rover has removed long-time design chief Gerry McGovern after his widely mocked pink rebrand sparked global backlash and controversy. Here’s what led to the…
University of Sunderland business students turned £25 into £12,700 for The Children’s Foundation, breaking fundraising records in the annual Take £25 Challenge.
UK firms shed staff at the fastest rate since February as November PMI data shows growth slowing amid Budget uncertainty and fragile business confidence.
Instagram will require full-time office working from February 2026 as Adam Mosseri ends remote work to boost creativity, collaboration and product development.
Business Disability Forum has launched the Disability Smart Impact Awards 2026, highlighting organisations delivering real-world disability inclusion. Nominations are now open until 21 January 2026.
New CBI data shows UK businesses froze investment and hiring as months of Budget speculation created “limbo”. Confidence plunged, activity fell at the fastest rate since…
Argos has reported a £223m annual loss, cut more than 2,000 jobs and seen revenue fall amid weak demand and heavy promotional activity. The Sainsbury’s-owned retailer…
Zipcar will shut its UK operations after heavy losses and ahead of London’s new EV Congestion Charge. Bookings stop after 31 December 2025, with dozens of…
Steven Bartlett is set to launch a new tech news website, Founded, hiring 10 journalists and expanding his £320m creator-focused business empire under Steven.com.
The FCA plans to regulate ESG ratings providers for the first time, citing transparency issues and conflicts of interest in the fast-growing sector. The watchdog says…
PM Keir Starmer denies claims that Rachel Reeves misled the public over a supposed £30bn fiscal shortfall, as the OBR disputes Treasury briefings and tensions rise…
Cannumo, maker of the live-bacteria drink Goodie, has secured a record €1m investment on Shark Tank Lithuania — the largest in any European business reality show…
Accenture has started calling its 800,000 employees “reinventors” as it restructures around AI, sparking criticism over corporate jargon and concerns about internal confusion. The consultancy is…
The UK has withdrawn $1.15bn in support for TotalEnergies’ Mozambique gas project, citing climate risks, human rights concerns and regional terror attacks. Campaigners say the scheme…
Fears over the strength of the UK economy appear to have kept shoppers away from high streets on Black Friday, adding to growing evidence that consumer…