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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Value of Britain’s homes ‘increased by £83 billion in 2018’
The total value of Britain’s homes has grown by an estimated £83 billion across 2018 to reach £8.29 trillion, a report has found.
The i..
Wall Street stocks surge with Dow Jones setting one-day record
Stocks have surged on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average vaulting more than 1,000 points, its biggest one-day point-gai..
China specialist urges more Scottish food and drink companies to wake up to the world’s second biggest economy
Scottish food and drink companies are missing out on huge opportunities in the burgeoning Chinese market, according to a specialist digital agency which has just returned from successfully exhibiting at one of the country’s biggest trade shows.
Brexit clouds gather over M&A market despite stellar 2018
Deal-makers shrugged off Brexit uncertainty in 2018 to complete a run of major transactions, but advisers have warned of a slowdown as ..
Brexit uncertainty and extreme weather cause year of highs and lows for economy
Extreme weather and Brexit uncertainty buffeted the UK economy in 2018, with business investment grinding to a halt and consumer spendi..
Brexit uncertainty to continue to cast shadow over City banking giants
The banking sector is set to remain under pressure in 2019 as uncertainty surrounding Britain’s departure from the European Union looms..
Gould Barbers uses Tesco as launchpad for £5m business
A barber shop double act is set to rake in £5 million after striking a deal with supermarket giant Tesco to open dozens of concessions ..
Brexit woes to see France ‘leapfrog UK as sixth biggest economy next year’
France will overtake the United Kingdom to become the world’s sixth biggest economy next year as the impact of Brexit bites, a reports ..
Londoners ‘bought £30bn-worth of property elsewhere in Britain in 2018’
Londoners snapped up an estimated £30 billion-worth of property elsewhere in Britain this year – the highest amount since 2007 as buyer..
Consumers poised for £3.9bn festive spending splurge as sales get under way
Shoppers are gearing up for a mammoth £3.9 billion spending spree in the festive sales, with men tipped to outspend women in the hunt f..
Nissan executive Greg Kelly released from detention in Japan
Nissan executive Greg Kelly was released from detention in Japan after being granted bail over the alleged under-reporting of his boss ..
Which famous scientist could grace the new £50 note?
Almost 1,000 scientists made the long list for the Bank of England’s new £50 note – here are some of the most famous names.
Stephen Haw..
Wall Street spooked on Christmas Eve by Donald Trump’s dig at Federal Reserve
President Donald Trump’s attack on the Federal Reserve spooked financial markets on Christmas Eve, raising fears about an uncertain fut..
Late surge in trading as shoppers head out on Christmas Eve
Shoppers are heading out on Christmas Eve to make the most of new discounts, in a late surge in trading.















