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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
MPs slam HMRC over lack of data on billionaire taxpayers in the UK
MPs criticise HMRC for failing to track how many billionaires pay UK tax, calling for greater transparency and tougher action to ensure the wealthiest contribute their fair share.
Diesel emissions lawyers face criticism over £76m ‘eye-watering’ legal bill
High Court hears lawyers representing 1.5 million motorists in diesel emissions claims may incur over £76m in fees, sparking accusations of excessive costs and over-lawyering.
Inflation rises to 16-month high as rate cut hopes fade
UK inflation unexpectedly rose to 3.6% in June 2025, its highest in 16 months, driven by transport and food prices—casting doubt over a Bank of England rate cut in August.
Reeves takes bold step to boost UK share ownership with sweeping reforms and new investor campaign
Chancellor Rachel Reeves launches regulatory reforms and £20m City-backed campaign to get more Britons investing in shares, calling on regulators to ease restrictions and back growth.
Wimbledon winners face £1m UK tax bills despite non-resident status
Wimbledon winners Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek face UK tax bills exceeding £1 million each, despite being non-residents, due to HMRC rules on sports earnings and image rights.
Decline in pension fund demand for UK bonds could drive £20bn surge in borrowing costs, OBR warns
UK borrowing costs may rise by at least £20bn due to falling pension fund demand for gilts, says the OBR, as the government faces a shift from long-term investors to more costly buyers.
Fear of return-to-office mandates harming employee wellbeing, survey finds
More than a third of UK employees say stories about stricter return-to-office policies are affecting their wellbeing, with hybrid workers citing rising costs and stress, Hays survey finds.
New EV discount scheme offers up to £3,750 off electric cars under £37,000
The UK government reintroduces an EV grant worth up to £3,750 for electric cars under £37,000, favouring cheaper Chinese models while pricier brands like Tesla miss out.
Trump’s tariff threat would ‘cripple’ transatlantic trade, says EU negotiator as Brussels readies €72bn retaliation
EU warns Trump’s proposed 30% tariffs would cripple transatlantic trade. Brussels prepares €72bn in retaliatory measures as negotiations enter final weeks.
Bitcoin hits new high as Trump’s ‘crypto week’ kicks off
Bitcoin surpasses $123,000 as Trump’s pro-crypto stance and the US Genius Act drive record inflows into digital assets. Stablecoin regulation and bank-backed tokens in focus.
Jeremy Clarkson slams regulators as ‘most expensive’ Hawkstone beer advert is banned
Jeremy Clarkson hits out after his explicit beer advert for Hawkstone lager is banned from TV, radio and cinemas for breaching UK advertising rules.
We are heading for significant tax rises, warns OBR, as UK debt outlook darkens
The UK faces major tax rises as the OBR warns of soaring debt and tough fiscal decisions, with pressure mounting on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to stabilise public finances.
Government pledges cheaper electric cars but ducks subsidy confirmation
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander pledges to make EVs more affordable, as the government commits £88m to charging infrastructure—but avoids confirming £700m in purchase subsidies.
Calls grow for whistleblower protections in UK’s new DEI pay gap bill
Campaigners urge UK government to protect whistleblowers under new equality bill mandating disability and ethnicity pay gap reporting for large employers.
