Retailers can no longer rely on Christmas trading to make up for revenue lost earlier in the year, a report suggests, as shopper number..
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Victims of Shurgard Croydon self-storage warehouse fire to sue over safety failures
Hundreds are planning a legal challenge against a self-storage company they claim safety failures led to destruction their possessions
John Major urges government to take time out, revoke article 50 & ask country on way forward
Former prime minister Sir John Major said revoking Article 50 is “only sensible course” but accepted this would be “politically uncomfortable”
Egyptian ambassador urges UK to end flight ban to Sharm el-Sheikh
Direct flights from Britain to Sharm el-Sheikh should resume with British security teams working on airport upgrades, Egyptian ambassador to UK has said
‘Worrying gaps’ in tax knowledge uncovered ahead of self-assessment deadline
A Great British tax quiz from Which? has uncovered “worrying gaps” in consumers’ knowledge about tax perks and penalties
Pensioners could be ‘pushed into poverty’ if free TV licence is scrapped
As many as 50,000 UK pensioners could be pushed below the poverty line if the free TV licence was to be scrapped for over-75s, Age UK c..
Pound boosted by Brexit delay reports
Sterling was on the rise on Friday following growing speculation that Brexit will be delayed beyond the current March 29 exit date.
Debenhams shares plummet following day of drama
Debenhams shares collapsed on Friday following the removal of the retailer’s chairman and chief executive by Mike Ashley a day earlier.
Golfing tobacco smuggler below par after jail sentence
A jobless Londoner who enjoyed a sociable lifestyle of golf and exotic holidays by dodging tax on smuggled tobacco has been jailed.
Police advise stores to hire extra security in case of Brexit panic-buying
Police advise retailers to hire additional security to cope with fears of food shortages and other goods in event of no-deal Brexit
Volkswagen sets full-year sales record in race for top spot
German carmaker Volkswagen posted another annual sales record in 2018 as new SUV models boosted deliveries and the company increased it..
British economy slows as manufacturing and car sales hit growth
Britain’s economy continued to cool in the three months to November as a “steep decline” in manufacturing activity dragged on growth am..
AO World sales boosted by Black Friday
AO World’s sales were boosted by the much-hyped Black Friday as the online electrical retailer backed its full-year expectations.
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Thousands of sellers red-flagged to online marketplaces reveals HMRC
Over 4,600 online sellers have been red-flagged to marketplaces for tax evasion during last two years, reveals HM Revenue and Customs.
Moss Bros braced for loss despite sales improvement
Suits specialist Moss Bros is still bracing for an annual loss but said total sales are improving thanks to strong online growth.
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