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
Iberdrola, owner of Scottish Power, pledges £24bn investment to upgrade the UK’s energy grid and build new wind farms as part of its commitment to boost…
UK inflation is forecast to fall below the Bank of England's 2% target, increasing pressure on the MPC to cut interest rates, as inflation drops to…
The UK economy grew by 0.2% in August, driven by manufacturing and construction sectors, following two months of stagnation, according to official ONS figures.
Barclays urges government to introduce tax breaks and incentives for downsizers to unlock 3.8 million homes for growing families, easing the UK housing crisis.
Rachel Reeves must raise taxes by £25 billion in the upcoming budget to prevent austerity and fund public services, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) warns.
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China imposes tariffs on European brandy, targeting major French producers like Hennessy and Remy Martin, in response to EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
Three Christian schools and parents are preparing a legal challenge against the government's VAT on school fees, citing human rights violations and discrimination.
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The UK government is considering a more affordable ‘HS2-light’ line between Birmingham and Manchester, potentially 40% cheaper than the original HS2 plan, to address capacity issues…
The number of pupils in UK private schools has dropped by 10,000 ahead of VAT on fees, with the Independent Schools Council warning of potential closures…
Labour’s plan to impose VAT on private schools faces scrutiny after it was revealed that the author of a key report is a close friend of…
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund secures a 40% stake in Selfridges, partnering with Central Group as the retailer strengthens its financial position.
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