Business news 17 November 2025 A huge volume of political and economic developments over the weekend sets a tense backdrop for UK businesses. Tax freezes, proposed new property levies, and warnings of further revenue-raising measures are weighing heavily on confidence.

Business news 14 November 2025 A wave of last-minute tax reversals from the Chancellor dominated today’s news, with income tax hikes, LLP levies and exit charges all pulled back — but SMEs still face growing stealth-tax pressures through frozen thresholds

Business news 13 November 2025 The UK economy barely grew in the third quarter — and September actually contracted. For SMEs, that’s the worst possible backdrop ahead of a high-stakes Budget expected to include tax rises, ISA cuts and tighter

Business news 12 November 2025 Markets, Westminster and the business community were all shaken by a sharp rise in UK unemployment, intensifying expectations of both income tax increases and a possible Bank of England rate cut in December. Investor behaviour

Business news 11 November 2025 Britain’s economy is losing steam just weeks before the Budget. Growth has stalled, unemployment is climbing, and investors are preparing for tax hikes that could hit both households and businesses. With spending slowing and confidence