The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
West Northamptonshire will install over 3,000 on-street EV charging sockets via lamp posts under the LEVI fund. What the rollout means for local firms.
Stripe and Advent International have made a $53bn takeover bid for PayPal. What the deal could mean for the fees and payment tools UK SMEs rely…
Mansion House speech 2026: LCCI welcomes SME finance boost but 49% of London firms fear policy will worsen growth. What Reeves' plans mean for SMEs.
New official data shows large firms paid just 15% of invoices late in 2025, down from 25% in 2018, as the UK's late payments crackdown gathers…
Space launch costs are falling faster than steamship freight in the 1800s and could hit $300 a kilo by 2040. What the space economy means for…
The government's new UK music plan promises festival licensing reform and a £45m growth fund. What Turn It Up means for venues, clubs and small firms.
Business energy costs must be Andy Burnham's day-one priority, say CBI and Energy UK, with green levy cuts worth a fifth off bills and a £130bn…
Policy Exchange urges Andy Burnham to abolish national insurance, stamp duty, inheritance tax and the 45p rate. What the plan would mean for UK SME owners.
Monzo founder Tom Blomfield has joined Anthropic's compute team, the latest coup in the AI talent war. What his move signals for UK founders and SMEs.
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…