Political uncertainty continued to weigh on top-flight stocks and the pound on Tuesday, amid further tensions over Brexit and global tr..
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
BBC drops Brexit TV debate after May & Corbyn fail to agree on format
The BBC has backed out of plans to host a head-to-head debate between Jeremy Corbyn and Theresa May over the Brexit deal
Government offloads student loans book for £1.9bn
The Government has sold second portion of its pre-2012 English student loan book for £1.9 billion. The sale is part of a privatisation drive
House prices in national parks ‘cost nearly 12 times local earnings typically’
House prices in national parks across England and Wales are £121,383 more expensive on average than properties in surrounding counties,..
The 2019 Veuve Clicquot Business Woman awards open for nominations
Today, Veuve Clicquot has launched its quest to find the recipient of the 2019 Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award.
UK workers reject traditional Christmas party in favour of wellbeing support
Last year UK employers spent an average £86.44 per head on their staff Christmas party. However, given the choice, three quarters of workers would rather their companies invested in their ongoing health and wellbeing.
Thomas Cook shares resume slide as concerns mount
Shares in Thomas Cook continued their descent on Tuesday as fears grow over the travel firm’s long term prospects.
No-deal Brexit could send food prices soaring by 10%, Bank of England warns
Shopping bills could surge by up to 10% if the UK crashed out of the EU, Bank of England boss Mark Carney has warned.
Mr Carney told MP..
Peer-to-peer lender Zopa gets licence to launch challenger bank
Peer-to-peer lender Zopa has received a banking licence from the City watchdog as it aims to compete with high street stalwarts.
Construction sector growth better than expected in November
Britain’s construction sector expanded ahead of expectations in November, despite Brexit worries continuing to hold back business confi..
Sir Martin Sorrell’s new venture seals second deal with US acquisition
Sir Martin Sorrell’s marketing communications venture secured second acquisition after 150 million US dollar deal for US firm MightyHive
Travis Perkins to sell plumbing and heating division and seek £30m in savings
Wickes owner Travis Perkins is to offload its plumbing & heating division and extend cost-cutting programme as targets savings of £30 million
Southern Railway group GTR hit with sanctions after timetable chaos
Southern Railway and Thameslink network GTR has been hit with sanctions that will see no profit this year and pay £15 million improvements
Ferguson books solid first quarter on US growth
Plumbing supplier Ferguson has reported a rise in first-quarter revenue and profit, driven by growth in the US.
Taxpayers treated unfairly by HMRC, House of Lords report finds
Powers given to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to tackle tax avoidance and evasion are “disproportionate” and undermine the rule of law.
