Category: News

More than 23 million people in the UK believe they could be entitled to compensation for mis-sold car finance, according to a new survey, as the country braces for a landmark Supreme Court decision that could unlock tens of billions in redress.

Hiring appetite among UK businesses has slumped to its weakest point in 13 years, as rising taxes, policy uncertainty and cost pressures weigh heavily on employer sentiment.

Apple’s UK tax bill surged last year as the American tech giant’s operating profits in Britain soared past £1 billion, fuelled by rising sales and the continued expansion of its local operations.

Tesla sold 7,700 cars in the UK in June 2025, up 3.7%, as EV sales surged 39% year-on-year. But total Tesla registrations for the year remain slightly down.

MPs accuse the £250m Invest in Women Taskforce of lacking urgency, as committee members express frustration over delays in funding support for female entrepreneurs.

The British Grand Prix is more than sport—it’s the visible tip of a £16bn motorsport and tech economy that fuels over 50,000 jobs and 4,500 businesses across the UK.

UK Finance has submitted proposals ahead of the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech, calling for reforms to unlock UK capital markets, clarify FOS powers, and drive digital finance innovation.

A cross-party report says the Home Office has not tracked when skilled worker visa holders leave the UK, raising concerns over illegal working and weak immigration oversight.

Smaller UK businesses will retain the right to file simplified accounts as the government pauses Companies House reform over concerns it could increase red tape.

Rachel Reeves hints at new tax rises to cover a potential £40bn Budget shortfall, as economic growth falters and Labour’s welfare U-turns pile pressure on the public purse.

HMRC is set to collect £17m from Wimbledon 2025’s £53.5m prize pot, with singles champions losing up to £1.3m to UK tax under rules targeting international athletes.

Ryanair and easyJet cancel nearly 450 flights as French air traffic controllers strike, prompting calls from airlines for urgent EU reform to protect passengers.

UK government bond yields dip after Keir Starmer backs Rachel Reeves, calming market fears over fiscal uncertainty and future borrowing plans.

New research by City & Guilds reveals 76% of UK construction businesses face recruitment struggles, threatening the government’s 1.5 million homes target.