The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
The Bank of England has kept UK interest rates at 4%, slowing bond sales and warning inflation remains “not out of the woods” as investors expect…
APSCo UK warns that rejecting amendments to the Employment Rights Bill risks creating barriers for employers and recruiters, hindering growth and worsening the UK labour market.
Evelyn Partners research shows female entrepreneurs exit for 25% less than men, averaging £3.9m versus £5.2m. Experts at the No Diversity, No Deal event in Glasgow…
Anna Daroy, former Director General of the Institute of Directors, has been banned as a company director for 11 years after abusing Covid Bounce Back Loans.…
Tesla shares have soared nearly 50% since Elon Musk’s public feud with Donald Trump. Insider buying, strong Q2 results and FSD progress fuel the EV maker’s…
Hackers have stolen data from millions of Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen customers in a Kering cyberattack. The stolen details include names, emails and purchase history,…
UK inflation held at 3.8% in August, nearly double the Bank of England’s target. The data reinforces expectations that rates will remain at 4% as Chancellor…
Microsoft is investing £22bn to build Britain’s biggest AI supercomputer and expand UK data centres, part of £31bn in US Big Tech funding unveiled during Trump’s…
Former Apprentice finalist Susie Ma has taken a £20m dividend from Tropic Skincare after profits rose 30% to £8.7m in 2024, following her buyout of Lord…
Britain’s entrepreneurial spirit remains strong, with 84 new companies launched every hour in the first half of 2025, according to fresh analysis from SME lender iwoca.
Alphabet has joined the $3 trillion club after strong AI growth and a favourable antitrust ruling sent shares to record highs. The Google parent now sits…
Jaguar Land Rover’s factories could remain shut until November after a cyberattack forced the carmaker to halt production. Suppliers warn of insolvency risks as thousands of…
ONS figures show UK jobs growth slowing with payrolls down 8,000 in August and wage growth easing to 4.8%, adding to signs of a cooling labour…
Elon Musk has bought $1bn in Tesla shares, his first open-market purchase since 2020, as the board prepares a shareholder vote on a record $1tn pay…
Google will invest £5bn in the UK to expand AI, create over 8,000 jobs and open its first Hertfordshire datacentre, in a boost hailed by Chancellor…