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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
How does the rent-to-own sector work and who are its customers?
A price cap to prevent rent-to-own firms charging over the odds for essentials such as cookers or washing machines has been proposed by..
Mitie sees earnings and order book fall in ‘competitive and challenging’ market
Outsourcing group Mitie has cautioned over “competitive and challenging” industry conditions as it posted lower half-year earnings and ..
Majestic stockpiling up to £8m of wine ahead of Brexit
Majestic Wine has revealed plans to stockpile up to an extra £8 million of wine ahead of Brexit amid worries over a no-deal hit to deliveries.
Model train maker Hornby upbeat after ‘slamming the brakes’ on discounting
Hornby has seen half-year losses narrow after “slamming the brakes” on an aggressive discounting strategy that was eroding sales.
Nationwide profits fall on tech investment
Nationwide Building Society has seen half-year profits tumble as it counted the cost of writedowns and a technology investment.
Rent-to-own price cap proposed by Financial Conduct Authority
A price cap on the rent-to-own sector which could save consumers up to £22.7 million per year has been proposed by the City regulator.
Centrica reveals £70m price cap hit
British Gas owner Centrica has warned over a hit of around £70 million from the incoming energy price cap as it revealed another 370,000 customers have quit supplier
Mothercare sales falter as store closures continue apace
Retailer Mothercare warned that its financial performance will remain “volatile” as it reported a crash in UK sales.
BP receives approval to develop North Sea oilfield
BP has been granted approval to develop the Alligin field in the North Sea, targeting 20 million barrels of oil equivalent.
Barclays & Cranfield University help entrepreneurs take flight with new aviation technology hub
Barclays and Cranfield University have today announced a partnership to establish the first Eagle Lab dedicated to aviation technology, or AvTech, based on the University’s campus.
Aircraft manufacturer Bombardier to axe 500 jobs in Belfast
Almost 500 jobs are to go at aircraft manufacturer Bombardier in Northern Ireland in a bitter pre-Christmas blow for workers.
Extra Energy runs out of gas as firm ceases trading
Extra Energy has become the latest small energy supplier to collapse, impacting over 100,000 customers.
Bombardier to axe 500 jobs in Northern Ireland in bid to cut costs
Almost 500 jobs are to go at aircraft manufacturer Bombardier in Northern Ireland.
Shell reveals gender pay gap improved to 18.6%
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell has revealed that women at the company earn almost a fifth less than their male counterparts.















