The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Gambling Commission costs doubled to £28.8m as Richard Desmond sues over the National Lottery licence in a £1.3bn High Court case starting in October.
Manchester United cut 400 jobs at a £36m cost but posted record £666m revenue, raising doubts over Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s “bust by Christmas” warning.
President Trump says Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, along with Michael Dell and Larry Ellison, are expected to join a U.S. group buying TikTok’s U.S. operations from…
Franchisees warned Vodafone in 2020 that commission cuts were damaging their wellbeing, four years before launching a £120m High Court case against the telecoms giant.
Leading economists and policymakers have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to rebalance the tax system towards wealthier older people, introduce stamp duty reform and boost investment to…
BMW’s UK finance arm has boosted provisions to £207m as the FCA prepares a compensation scheme for car loan mis-selling, with lenders facing up to £18bn…
Matt Clifford, architect of the UK’s AI action plan, warns that British firms risk losing ground to global competitors as AI adoption lags across key sectors.
US tariffs on UK goods have surged sixfold to $1.36bn in four months, with British manufacturers squeezed despite a new trade deal. China remains the top…
President Donald Trump says TV networks that criticise him should “maybe” have their US broadcast licences revoked, raising concerns over free speech and regulatory overreach.
Blackburn businessman Raja Imtiaz has been jailed for over two years after fraudulently securing two £50k Bounce Back Loans during the Covid pandemic.
Nvidia will invest $500m in UK-based Wayve, boosting AI mobility innovation as part of wider funding pledges including Revolut and Synthesia during Trump’s UK visit.
Retailers warn staff shortages are worsening as fear of violence and soaring shoplifting incidents deter young people from taking jobs on the high street.
Deliveroo founder Will Shu to leave after pocketing nearly £200m from the £2.7bn sale to DoorDash, ending the food delivery app’s turbulent four years on the…
Massive Attack ask Universal to remove their work from Spotify globally and from all streaming platforms in Israel, citing CEO’s investment in drone-defence technology.
Barclays has launched its new Farm Transition Finance scheme, offering discounted loans to UK farmers adopting sustainable and regenerative practices, with eligibility linked to recognised certifications…