The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
The businessman brought in to fix Britain's cost of living crisis has quit, declaring it "damn hard to get anything done" in Whitehall, the day before…
Andy Burnham's VAT cut on electricity bills takes £45 off the October Ofgem price cap. We explain which small businesses qualify and who misses out.
UK borrowing fell to £16bn in June 2026, below OBR forecasts, handing chancellor John Healey an early win. What the figures mean for SMEs and the…
Jonathan Reynolds returns as business secretary with science added to his brief as Burnham scraps DSIT. What the shake-up means for UK SMEs and founders.
John Healey is Andy Burnham's shock pick as chancellor. What his arrival at No 11 means for UK SMEs on tax, energy costs, fiscal rules and…
Andy Burnham has used one of his first acts as Prime Minister to speak to Donald Trump, Downing Street has confirmed, as speculation mounts that Labour's…
Liz Kendall departs as Technology Secretary in Andy Burnham's reshuffle, leaving SMEs to weigh the future of Sovereign AI, DSIT and the under-16 ban.
Peter Kyle has been sacked as business secretary in Andy Burnham's reshuffle. What his exit means for SMEs and the 60-day late payment bill in parliament.
UKEF and GE Aerospace sign a £750m engine maintenance financing framework at Farnborough, backing 2,000 jobs and supply chains in Wales and Scotland.
Rachel Reeves sacked as chancellor: what Andy Burnham's income tax hints, 50p rate silence and £16bn borrowing plans mean for UK SMEs this autumn.
Gilt yields rose to 4.97 per cent after Andy Burnham's first speech as prime minister. What dearer UK borrowing costs mean for SME loans and contracts.
Andy Burnham is prime minister. What his business rates pledge, tax stance and a stagnant economy mean for UK SME owners ahead of the autumn Budget.
Jingye demands compensation for the British Steel nationalisation, accusing the UK of trampling investment rules. What the row means for UK SMEs.
Manchester tops the SAS AI Cities Index 2026 for a third year. What the UK's most AI-ready city, and fast risers Southampton and Derby, mean for…
Ministers unveil £62m in UK space funding for satellite communications and innovation. How SMEs and start-ups can apply, plus key deadlines to note.