Morgan Motor Company, one of the last remaining British-owned carmakers, is to be bought by an Italian investment firm.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Corporate insolvencies increased by 10 per cent in 2018
Begbies Traynor Group, the business recovery, financial advisory and property services consultancy, today issues a trading update for its third quarter ended 31 January 2019.
Good news for car manufacturers as new car sales rise for first time in 5 years
After five months of new car decline, figures show that new car demand rose in February by 1.4%.
Brexit woes start to hit UK services sector
Britain’s service sector output increased marginally in February, Brexit concerns have continued to weigh on the economy and hiring of staff has declined to its fastest pace in seven years.
Lord Sugar opens Tropic’s new Croydon headquarters alongside founder Susie Ma
Lord Sugar today unveils the new £4m Croydon headquarters of the cosmetics and skincare company, Tropic, following a successful period of sustained business growth.
Toyota warns no-deal Brexit could hit future UK investment & Derby factory
The head of Toyota’s European operations has warned that a no-deal Brexit threatens future investment at its UK factory near Derby.
Government watchdog on rent-to-own crackdown to ‘save consumers millions’
Plans to cap the costs of buying domestic goods such as TVs and fridges through rent-to-own shops have been confirmed by the City watchdog.
Virgin Atlantic removes cabin crew make-up rule & ‘skirts first’ policy for women
Virgin Atlantic has removed its long-standing requirement that female cabin crew wear make-up while on duty.
Ed’s Easy Diner & Giraffe set to close third of sites
Hundreds of jobs are at risk as restaurant chains, Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner announces intention to enter into CVA to close 27 restaurants
Mike Ashley launches £139m takeover of home shopping company Findel
Mike Ashley has gone out shopping again, this time Sports Direct are to launch a £139.2m takeover bid for home shopping company, Findel.
Ministers halt discussion of ‘UK offshore’ tax transparency bill
The government has dropped a debate on a bill about forcing greater tax transparency in Britain’s Crown dependencies ahead of a likely defeat.
Estate agent Countrywide fined £215,000 over money-laundering failings
Estate agent group Countrywide has been hit with a £215,000 fine for money-laundering failures by HMRC.
Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin resigns amid ‘forced hugging’ row
The founder and chief executive of fashion chain Ted Baker, Ray Kelvin, has resigned following allegations of misconduct, including “forced hugging”.
Car buyers overcharged £1,000 by dealers for loans
Some car buyers are being overcharged by more than £1,000 when they take out a loan to buy a car, the UK’s financial watchdog has warned.
UKs largest bathroom supplier BetterBathrooms goes into administration
BetterBathrooms, the country’s largest independent bathroom retailer, has called in administrators.















