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  • Wimbledon winners face £1m UK tax bills despite non-resident status
  • Decline in pension fund demand for UK bonds could drive £20bn surge in borrowing costs, OBR warns
  • Fear of return-to-office mandates harming employee wellbeing, survey finds
  • New EV discount scheme offers up to £3,750 off electric cars under £37,000
  • Trump’s tariff threat would ‘cripple’ transatlantic trade, says EU negotiator as Brussels readies €72bn retaliation
  • Bitcoin hits new high as Trump’s ‘crypto week’ kicks off
  • Jeremy Clarkson slams regulators as ‘most expensive’ Hawkstone beer advert is banned
  • We are heading for significant tax rises, warns OBR, as UK debt outlook darkens
  • Government pledges cheaper electric cars but ducks subsidy confirmation
  • Calls grow for whistleblower protections in UK’s new DEI pay gap bill
HM Revenue & Customs is expected to net a significant tax windfall from this year’s Wimbledon Championships, as the tournament’s ever-increasing prize pot pushes more players into higher UK tax brackets.

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.

Aldermore provides £25m funding package to boost Osprey’s EV charging hub rollout

Aldermore provides £25m funding to Osprey Charging as part of a £110m facility to accelerate the rollout of super-fast EV charging hubs across key UK locations.

How a £400,000 fund in Oxfordshire shows the future of community investment

In just three years, a medium-sized market town has cracked a code that’s eluded community development experts for decades. The Didcot Powerhouse Fund has delivered £400,000 in grants to nearly 9,000 residents, proving that when local businesses and civic leaders work together, they can achieve remarkable results.

My Expert Midwife raises £1.6m to fuel next stage of growth and retail expansion

Maternal health brand My Expert Midwife raises £1.6m in follow-on funding led by Pembroke VCT to fuel e-commerce, product innovation, and retail expansion across the UK.

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.

  1. Wimbledon winners face £1m UK tax bills despite non-resident status
  2. Decline in pension fund demand for UK bonds could drive £20bn surge in borrowing costs, OBR warns
  3. Aldermore provides £25m funding package to boost Osprey’s EV charging hub rollout
  4. How a £400,000 fund in Oxfordshire shows the future of community investment
  5. My Expert Midwife raises £1.6m to fuel next stage of growth and retail expansion
  6. Fear of return-to-office mandates harming employee wellbeing, survey finds
  7. New EV discount scheme offers up to £3,750 off electric cars under £37,000
  8. Trump’s tariff threat would ‘cripple’ transatlantic trade, says EU negotiator as Brussels readies €72bn retaliation
  9. Bitcoin hits new high as Trump’s ‘crypto week’ kicks off

Latest News…

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.

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Business

Heatwaves take toll on UK economy as small businesses feel the burn

Britain’s heatwaves are slashing crop yields, disrupting trade, and hammering small businesses—raising concerns over long-term economic growth and rising inflation.

Turn empty London offices into nightlife hotspots, says new leisure report

Creative studio Bompas & Parr proposes turning deserted London office blocks into late-night party zones, reviving nightlife in financial districts hit by home working.

Disney+ and ITV strike landmark content swap deal bringing ‘Love Island’ to Disney+ and ‘The Bear’ to ITVX

In a bold move that blurs the lines between global streaming and free-to-air broadcasting, Disney+ and ITV have struck a landmark content-sharing deal that will see some of their flagship shows appear on each other’s UK streaming platforms.

Businesses face £60,000 fines per illegal worker as HMRC and UKVI escalate crackdown

Businesses employing illegal migrant workers could now face fines of up to £60,000 per worker under an intensified crackdown by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

England loses eight bank branches a week since 2016

England has lost an average of eight bank branches per week over the past eight years, according to new analysis from investment platform Lightyear, which reveals more than 3,700 branches have shut since 2016.

UK’s HardTech leaders call for urgent investment and reform to back Britain’s industrial future

Sir Warren East and Dame Anne Glover lead calls for bolder support at inaugural Bessemer Society Summit

SMEs warned as AI drives rise in CV fraud

New research warns SMEs about rising AI-driven CV fraud. With over a quarter of small businesses failing to check qualifications, experts urge urgent action to strengthen hiring practices.

Profiled…

Bonuses force Jonathan Ross’ talent agency into the red despite revenue growth

Talent agency Off The Kerb Productions, which represents Jonathan Ross and Michael McIntyre, posts a £1.8m loss despite turnover rising to £51.7m—bonuses to staff cited as key reason.

Raspberry Pi founder sells shares worth £1.8m after lock-up expiry

Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton and CFO Richard Boult sell over £2m in shares following lock-up expiry, triggering a share price dip despite strong IPO gains.

Marketing & Social Media

1.8 million tune in as emergency Iran episodes of The Rest Is Politics in 24 just hours

WhatsApp to introduce adverts as Meta pushes to monetise messaging app

Social media creators to eclipse traditional media in global ad revenue for first time

Newswire

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Get Funded

Aldermore provides £25m funding package to boost Osprey’s EV charging hub rollout

Aldermore provides £25m funding to Osprey Charging as part of a £110m facility to accelerate the rollout of super-fast EV charging hubs across key UK locations.

My Expert Midwife raises £1.6m to fuel next stage of growth and retail expansion

Maternal health brand My Expert Midwife raises £1.6m in follow-on funding led by Pembroke VCT to fuel e-commerce, product innovation, and retail expansion across the UK.

Rapidrop secures multi-million pound investment from BGF to fire up international expansion

UK fire safety manufacturer Rapidrop Global Ltd has landed a significant multi-million pound investment from BGF as it gears up for its next phase of global growth.

ThinCats hits record lending levels with £381m despite challenging UK business climate

ThinCats, the alternative lender focused on mid-sized SMEs, has announced a record year of lending for the 12 months to 30 June 2025, providing £381 million in funding to businesses across the UK.

Six pioneering AI and data projects hailed for real-world environmental impact after £2m Innovate UK backing

A £2 million investment by Innovate UK has successfully propelled six innovative artificial intelligence and data-driven projects into real-world application, delivering tangible environmental benefits while unlocking additional funding and commercial traction.

Profits soar at AI lending fintech Abound as borrowers turn away from traditional banks

Abound, one of London’s fastest-rising fintech stars, has posted a 25-fold surge in profits as borrowers increasingly turn to its AI-powered loans platform over traditional lenders.

Hived raises $42m to roll out electric delivery fleet across southern England

Electric parcel delivery startup Hived raises $42 million from Japan-backed investors to expand its fleet beyond London into Bristol, Bath, and Brighton.

Propel Finance secures £1.5bn to boost UK SME lending

Propel Finance has secured £1.5bn in funding from major financial institutions including Barclays, Bank of America and the British Business Bank to expand SME lending across the UK.

Roomix raises £850k to expand family-focused custom furniture platform

Roomix, the UK startup transforming how families furnish their homes, secures £850k to expand its custom furniture offering and nationwide network of artisan makers.

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Legal

Government bans NDAs that silence harassment and discrimination victims

Employers will no longer be able to use NDAs to silence victims of workplace harassment and discrimination under new amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.

Hugo Boss targets Liverpool pet brand over use of ‘Boss’ in trademark dispute

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.

Redundancy gone wrong: A case that reminds employers what not to do

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case highlights how failing to support staff in finding suitable alternative roles can render a redundancy dismissal unfair, even when fair selection criteria have been followed. Here’s what SMEs need to know to avoid similar risks.

OpenAI takes down Jony Ive’s ‘io’ content after trademark complaint from earbud startup iyO

OpenAI has removed online content promoting its $6.4bn deal with Jony Ive’s hardware startup ‘io’ after a trademark complaint by AI earbud maker iyO.

BBC threatens AI firm Perplexity with legal action over unauthorised use of news content

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.

Should I trade mark my business name or logo?

Deciding whether to register a trade mark for your business name, logo, or both is an important step in protecting your brand. But how do you choose the right option for your business, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each approach? 

Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney over ‘bottomless pit of plagiarism’

Disney and Universal have filed a landmark lawsuit against AI image generator Midjourney, accusing the San Francisco-based company of large-scale copyright infringement and calling its tools a “bottomless pit of plagiarism”.

London AI firm claims Getty copyright lawsuit is an ‘existential threat’ to generative tech industry

Stability AI calls Getty Images’ copyright case a direct threat to the future of generative AI, as the high-profile legal battle over intellectual property rights begins in the UK High Court.

Half of Brits would trust AI for legal advice, survey finds – but experts urge caution

A new survey reveals that 50% of Brits would trust AI for legal advice, yet lawyers warn of serious risks in relying on technology for nuanced legal decisions.

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Made in Britain

Made in Britain applications surge following Trump tariffs as businesses embrace UK-made goods

The UK’s leading manufacturing trade organisation, Made in Britain, has reported a 20% surge in membership applications in the wake of President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on imported goods, as interest in “buying British” grows among businesses and consumers alike.

Made in Britain teams up with Carrington to drive UK manufacturing growth

Made in Britain, the official trademark for UK manufacturers, has appointed digital marketing agency Carrington to boost visibility for 2,100+ members, championing British-made products and sustainable growth.

Incredible British craftsmanship in demand as 80% of UK-made saddles sold worldwide despite export hurdles

A centuries-old craft at the heart of British manufacturing is under mounting pressure to navigate complex global trading obstacles, as fresh data reveals that 80% of UK-produced saddles are shipped overseas—particularly to the USA, Europe and Australia.

Secrets of Success: Insights from Camilla Hadcock, Director of Roach Bridge Tissues

Roach Bridge Tissues, a specialised printer and converter of wrapping tissue paper, serves the retail POS and e-commerce markets with a diverse clientele that includes designer apparel, footwear, cut glass, pottery, wine bottle wrapping, interleaving for sheet metals, optical lenses, and home removals packaging.

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Opinion

How a £400,000 fund in Oxfordshire shows the future of community investment

“Rachel Reeves talks about growth – but her tax policies still punish the entrepreneurs driving it,” says FFT Chartered Accountants

Flight of the non-doms: how worried should Labour be about the super‑rich leaving the UK?

Technology

Google and UK Government announce landmark deal to ditch legacy tech and train 100,000 civil servants in AI

Apple appeals €500m EU fine over App Store restrictions, accusing Commission of overreach

UK SMEs must strengthen cybersecurity as geopolitical threats escalate, warns Espria

Business

How Can Pet Influencers Monetise Partnerships With Cat Food Brands?

In today’s world, there has been a massive shift: more and more people view their pets as family members or even children, rather than simply animals.

Business Champion Awards

Business Champion Awards is a finalist in the Awards Awards 2023

Two years of rewarding SMEs across the country and The Business Champion Awards are finalists themselves

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