Jamie Young is Senior Reporter at Business Matters, covering SME finance, employment law and Westminster policy since 2016. He has reported on every Budget and Autumn Statement since 2018, helped make sense of the 'covid era' and the bounce-back loan scheme from launch through the fraud investigations, and broke the magazine's coverage of the 2024 late-payment reforms. He joined Business Matters straight from completing his BA in Administration from Exeter University and is NCTJ-qualified. Reach him at jyoung@cbmeg.co.uk
Gold surges to a record $3,120 per ounce as US tariffs and inflation fears drive demand. Analysts expect further gains amid geopolitical and fiscal uncertainty.
German alcohol producers and manufacturers with UK operations could benefit from Britain’s lower tariff rate under President Trump’s new US trade measures, says Blick Rothenberg.
Trump’s new US tariffs may lead to higher prices, lower pensions, falling mortgage rates, and job losses in UK manufacturing. Here’s what UK consumers need to…
President Trump’s sweeping US tariffs risk pushing the UK, EU, and major Asian economies into recession, as global growth forecasts are slashed and inflation projections rise.
The reliability of UK economic forecasts is under scrutiny after the OBR and Bank of England raised concerns about flawed ONS data, prompting a government-commissioned review.
Taxpayers have until 5 April 2025 to make voluntary National Insurance Contributions dating back to 2006 to boost their state pension. Experts advise checking your NI…
Actress Gillian Anderson launches G Spot, a natural energy drink targeting women, now stocked in 370 Sainsbury’s stores. Backed by Heineken, the brand tackles energy with…
A new Skills Horizon report reveals 92% of UK manufacturing SMEs are facing skills gaps, with AI, digital skills, and entry-level recruitment key to bridging the…
Greencore has reached a £1.2bn agreement in principle to acquire rival Bakkavor, aiming to create a £4bn convenience food giant. Deal includes cash, shares, and dividend…
Up to 25,000 UK car industry jobs are at risk as the US prepares to impose 25% tariffs on vehicle imports. Experts urge a shift to…
The Better Business Act coalition has reached 3,000 members, calling for a change to UK company law to align profit with purpose and create a more…
Ten carmakers and two trade bodies have been fined £77m by the UK’s CMA for colluding to limit green advertising competition, restricting consumer choice and breaching…
The FCA warns a Court of Appeal ruling on motor finance commission disclosure risks legal overreach and financial instability, as the Supreme Court hears a case…
Channel 4 chief Alex Mahon urges government to act on AI data use, warning that current copyright proposals risk undermining the UK’s fast-growing £125bn creative sector.
UK food inflation climbed to 3.5% in March, driven by chocolate and confectionery prices as shoppers spent £134m on Easter treats. Lidl and Ocado gained market…