The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Britain's businesses have stopped hiring and slipped into "survival mode", with economic output stuttering to a five-year low in June as the Iran war, weak consumer…
Apple sues OpenAI, alleging poached staff took trade secrets to its hardware venture. What the case teaches UK SMEs about protecting their own IP.
Rachel Reeves warns Andy Burnham to expect shocks and challenges in No 10. What the handover means for UK business owners ahead of the autumn Budget.
Hugo Boss urges shareholders to reject Mike Ashley's £2.3bn Frasers Group takeover bid, calling the €38-a-share offer inadequate. Why UK firms are watching.
OBR analysis warns stealth tax rises could shrink the UK workforce by two million and force a £120bn fiscal reckoning. What it means for SME employers.
Record 24.7m music tourists spent £11.2bn at UK gigs in 2025, led by the Oasis reunion. What the live music boom means for SMEs and local…
Wayve's $85m employee share sale on the LSE Private Securities Market is a UK first and the biggest PISCES deal yet. What it means for staff…
Xavier Niel is set to become Vodafone's largest shareholder after a £4.4bn deal with e&. What the French billionaire's arrival means for UK firms.
More than half of 3,280 UK director disqualifications since 2023 stem from Covid support abuse. See which sectors and regions face the greatest risk.
UK startup funding hit a record $17bn in H1 2026, but just 16% of large rounds involved British investors. What the boom means for firms raising…
FTSE 100 swings and gilt yields hold above 4.9% as US strikes on Iran and Burnham uncertainty rattle markets. What it means for UK SME costs…
Zuber Issa has bought 85 forecourts from the collapsed Prax Group, taking EG On The Move to 285 sites. What the deal means for forecourt operators.
Wholesale gas prices jumped 5% after Donald Trump declared the Iran ceasefire over, reviving fears of another energy cost shock for UK businesses.
John Lewis job cuts put around 200 roles at risk as it plans to close in-store currency desks and gift wrapping, blaming the shift to digital…
Victims of the 23andMe data breach will share a $46.75m payout after a US court ruling. What the case means for UK firms holding sensitive customer…