The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Aston Martin is set to restart car exports to the United States next week after a three-month pause triggered by President Trump’s shock “liberation day” tariffs, with its chief executive warning that political inconsistency is wreaking havoc across the automotive industry.
Retailer cites human rights abuses in updated sourcing policy; critics accuse chain of politicising trade
The UK’s Big Four accountancy firms are cutting graduate jobs as AI replaces entry-level roles, with hiring down up to 29% and offshoring on the rise.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has thrown his weight behind proposals to strengthen the UK’s steel import protections, stepping in to tighten trade safeguards beyond those recommended by the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) in response to mounting concerns over redirected global steel supply.
Day 6 of the PPE Medpro trial saw DHSC’s sterility expert Dr Richards concede he made no investigation into gown storage conditions or environmental contamination, casting doubt on claims of manufacturing failure.
Baroness Michelle Mone and her husband Doug Barrowman are selling off UK properties and scaling back their presence in Britain, amid reports they are planning a new life in Miami.
A group of farmers and family business owners is challenging the government’s controversial inheritance tax reform in court, claiming ministers failed to properly consult before announcing sweeping changes in the Autumn Budget.
The UK is on track to lose more millionaires this year than any other country in the world, according to a new global wealth migration report that underscores growing concerns over the nation’s economic competitiveness and high-tax environment.
A small business owner from Liverpool has been ordered by global fashion house Hugo Boss to take down his website over alleged trademark infringement for using the word “Boss” in the name of his pet wellness company.
Reform UK has unveiled a controversial new policy that would allow wealthy non-domiciled individuals to legally avoid paying UK tax on foreign earnings, income, capital gains, and inheritance — in exchange for a one-off payment of £250,000 every 10 years.
Amazon has announced a sweeping £40 billion investment in the UK over the next three years as it ramps up its commitment to faster delivery, film production and digital infrastructure across the country.
HSBC is facing a costly office space conundrum as it prepares to bring more staff back into the office, despite having significantly downsized its property footprint in the wake of the pandemic.
Britain loses top spot to France for foreign direct investment in renewable energy and utilities as new UK projects fall 57%, EY report reveals.
Labour announces £275m investment in technical training and apprenticeships in England as part of its industrial strategy, targeting skills gaps and countering Reform UK’s rise in manufacturing regions.
The BBC has issued a legal threat to AI firm Perplexity, accusing it of copyright infringement and unauthorised use of BBC content in chatbot responses.
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