
Businesses urge Rachel Reeves to restore tax-free shopping as US tariffs hit UK exports
Retail, fashion and luxury leaders call on the chancellor to reinstate VAT-free shopping for tourists to offset US tariff impact and boost Britain’s appeal as a…
Harvard alumni and former New York Times journalist. Editor of Business Matters for over 15 years, the UKs largest business magazine. I am also head of Capital Business Media's automotive division working for clients such as Red Bull Racing, Honda, Aston Martin and Infiniti.

Retail, fashion and luxury leaders call on the chancellor to reinstate VAT-free shopping for tourists to offset US tariff impact and boost Britain’s appeal as a…

HMRC has issued its first-ever tax avoidance Stop Notices to an individual, targeting Paul Baxendale-Walker for promoting schemes using offshore trusts to avoid tax.

The Bank of London is under investigation by the Bank of England’s PRA over historical matters, as it warns of “material uncertainty” over funding despite recent…

Fuel Ventures leads £340k investment in South African startup Community Wolf, expanding its WhatsApp-based crime reporting platform to improve public safety globally.

Crowdfunder and Sport England have raised over £18 million for grassroots sports through matched crowdfunding, marking a major shift in how community clubs secure vital funding.

Tesla’s plans for its summer ride-hailing launch face hurdles as the USPTO rejects its ‘Robotaxi’ trademark for being too generic, while ‘Cybercab’ applications are also delayed.

Donald Trump is expected to unveil a long-awaited trade deal with the UK on Thursday, as talks focus on tariffs, digital tax, and key export protections…

Warren Buffett, one of the most iconic figures in global finance, has announced plans to step down as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway by the end…

As Trump’s policies unsettle America’s elite, wealthy individuals, academics, and students are increasingly looking to the UK — offering a golden opportunity for Britain’s economy.

LVMH’s wine and spirits unit, Moët Hennessy, will cut 10% of its staff—around 1,200 jobs—amid declining US and China sales, rising costs, and Trump’s EU tariffs.

Nigel Farage faces fierce backlash from charities and campaigners after claiming GPs are ‘massively overdiagnosing’ children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Aston Martin cuts exports to the US amid tariff uncertainty, despite narrowing losses and rising average car prices, with net debt hitting a record £1.26bn.

Better Society Capital hits £1bn milestone in investments, using dormant bank funds to drive housing, youth, and health initiatives while attracting £3bn in private capital.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticises the IMF for ignoring global trade imbalances and focusing on climate and diversity, calling for urgent reforms and tougher scrutiny…

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey acknowledges US concerns over global trade imbalances and China’s export model, as UK braces for impact of Trump’s escalating tariff…