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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Spark Energy ceases trading as sector plunges deeper into crisis
Spark Energy has become the seventh small energy supplier to cease trading this year amid severe turmoil in the sector.
Black Friday: Online shopping dominance keeps high streets quiet
Shopping centres appeared relatively empty as the dominance of online shopping continued to rise for Black Friday purchases.
HSBC customers locked out of online accounts on Black Friday
HSBC has become the latest high street bank to report IT issues after customers were locked out of their online accounts.
Nearly half of all 18-24 year olds have shared their online banking passwords
Research carried out by Santander to understand the behaviours of 18 – 24 year olds, revealed that they commonly share even the most sensitive of data.
Directors inject new funds into restaurant group backed by ASK founders
Shares in Wildwood and Dim T owner Tasty plummeted on Friday after the restaurant group announced new funding arrangements
Interserve shares hit by debt worries
Shares in Interserve tumbled on Friday after the struggling outsourcer said that its debt pile will be higher than previously forecast
Thomas Cook profits to slump after difficult summer
Holiday giant Thomas Cook is expected to lay bare the impact of a European heatwave and a fall in demand for last-minute trips abroad
Asda, Sainsbury’s & Morrisons cut fuel prices
Three supermarkets have announced fuel price cuts as wholesale costs continue to fall.
Asda first said on Friday that costs would be reduced
Spark Energy future in doubt as sector plunges deeper into crisis
The future of Spark Energy has been thrown into doubt as its owners face an uphill battle to keep the firm afloat amid severe turmoil
Smart meter rollout target will not be met as costs likely to escalate – report
The Government’s target of installing smart meters in every home by 2020 will not be met and the cost of the rollout is likely to escalate
Flybe shares rocket as Virgin enters fray
Shares in Flybe took off on Friday following reports that Virgin Atlantic is in talks about a takeover bid for the struggling airline.
Fuller’s investment eats into profit
Fuller, Smith & Turner has posted rising sales for the first half, but profits took a knock after the pubs group counted the cost of investments
Interserve explores options for fresh cash
Struggling outsourcer Interserve is exploring ways to generate new capital as it looks to tackle its debt mountain
Black Friday: Tips for staying safe online from GCHQ cyber chiefs
Cyber security chiefs are warning Black Friday deal-hunters to be wary of risks while looking for bargains online.
















