The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
UK heatwaves have cost the economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis by thinktank Verdant finds, with costs forecast to top £25bn by…
The NatWest Regional Growth Tracker reports higher business activity in 10 of 12 UK nations and regions in July, led by London at 55.3, as costs…
UK food prices are set to rise into 2027, the Food and Drink Federation warns, as drought and record heat hit fruit, vegetable and grain supplies.
Beyoncé has taken full control of SirDavis, the whisky brand she launched with LVMH's Moët Hennessy in 2024, after the French group sold its stake.
Harrods profit rebounded to £84.9m in the year to January, its latest accounts show, after Al Fayed compensation payouts drove last year's £34m loss.
Cambridge Aerospace has raised $300 million at a $3.4 billion valuation to expand its Skyhammer and Starhammer interceptors, two years after launch.
DRIVE35 funding of more than £47m has been awarded to 33 UK automotive projects, a round expected to leverage over £90m of total project investment.
NatWest is stepping up drought support for farmers, offering repayment holidays and emergency lending as dry conditions hit yields and farm cashflow.
UK permanent hiring stabilised in July as the REC-KPMG jobs report's placements index hit 50 for the first time in nearly four years, led by London.
Lloyds Banking Group is defending High Court claims of up to £1.1bn and £280m over the alleged £1.2bn Arena Television lending fraud. Trial set for 2028.
Gilt yields are forecast to fall before the 28 October budget, analysts say, as investors weigh UK bonds against volatile US and Japanese debt markets.
The Metropolitan Police's CCTV shoplifting reporting platform raised charge and caution rates from 7.3% to 29.4% and now expands to eight more boroughs.
FSB interim national chair Tina McKenzie takes over as Martin McTague steps down to join the House of Lords, the small business organisation announced.
Companies House disqualified 23 directors for 70 years combined in the first half of 2026 and convicted 360 more of filing offences, new figures show.
Accell Group, the Dutch owner of Raleigh bikes, has entered insolvency proceedings, with its UK and Ireland arm moving to appoint administrators.