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Tax burden and capital barriers drive decline in Britain’s female entrepreneurs
The number of women-led SMEs in the UK has plunged to 14%, down from 19% in 2021. Experts warn taxation, lack of investment, and bias in funding are forcing female entrepreneurs out, costing the economy billions.
Britain’s business backlash: CEOs warn Reeves’s tax hikes are pushing UK to the brink
Britain’s biggest business leaders — from BT and JD Sports to AO World and Rick Stein — are warning Rachel Reeves’s tax hikes and labour laws are crippling investment, driving out wealth and pushing the UK toward recession.
Co-op hack wipes out £80m of profits as cybercrime surge hits UK businesses
The Co-op has revealed a cyberattack wiped out £80m in profits and cost £206m in revenues, disrupting stores and funerals in one of Britain’s biggest corporate hacks.
Oscars, Warhols and whisky: inside the weird world of luxury asset lending
Suros Capital is lending against Oscars, Banksys, whisky and Rolexes. Inside the weird and booming world of luxury asset finance.
Cornwall icon Rick Stein hit by Reeves’s tax hike as hospitality jobs vanish
Rick Stein’s Cornwall restaurant empire has plunged into deeper losses, blaming Rachel Reeves’s tax raid on employers as hospitality jobs vanish.
Health Department Spends £3.6m on Remote Working Devices to Boost Digital Transformation
The Department of Health and Social Care has spent £3.6m on laptops, mobiles, and iPads to support remote working and accelerate digital transformation.
Gold hits record high as analysts predict $4,000 milestone by Christmas
Gold has surged to an all-time high of $3,778 per ounce, with analysts warning it could hit $4,000 by Christmas. Silver has also soared 45% this year amid inflation and geopolitical uncertainty.
Tyl by NatWest partners with akru to launch integrated POS and payments solution for UK hospitality
Tyl by NatWest and akru partner to deliver an integrated payments and POS solution for UK hospitality venues, streamlining transactions and boosting efficiency.
Reeves tax raid to ‘drive unemployment up to five-year high’
UK unemployment is forecast to climb to 4.9% in 2026, the highest level since 2021, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to plug a £50bn fiscal gap with further tax hikes.
Sky to Cut Hundreds of Jobs as Streaming Shift Forces Restructure
Sky is preparing to slash hundreds of jobs in the UK as the broadcaster continues to grapple with the shift away from satellite television towards streaming.
Workplace sickness costs UK firms £103bn a year as Bupa partners with GoJoe
Workplace sickness now costs UK businesses £103bn annually, with presenteeism a major factor. Bupa partners with GoJoe to boost employee health and productivity.
Bloated public sector growth leaves tax rises all but inevitable
Public sector hiring has surged to a 14-year high despite weak productivity, forcing Chancellor Rachel Reeves towards further tax rises in her November Budget.
Classic books spark pawnbroking boom as rare editions fetch six-figure sums
Rare books are booming in value, with first editions of Harry Potter, Enid Blyton and classics like Ulysses selling for up to £275,000. Pawnbrokers report a 300% surge in book submissions as collectors cash in.
Cyberattacks 2025: Millions of UK users exposed in year of hacks — here’s what it means for your data
From Jaguar Land Rover’s production halt to luxury fashion leaks, 2025 has seen a wave of cyberattacks. Discover what this means for UK user data and how to stay safe.
