Business news 5 December 2025 UK business confidence remains under strain as construction output collapses, job losses accelerate, and post-Budget uncertainty weighs heavily on sectors from hospitality to retail. Markets were steadier, with European equities outperforming the US, and commodities

Business news 4 December 2025 UK markets lag global peers as rate-cut optimism lifts equities worldwide. Political fallout continues around the Budget and the OBR, while rising costs put pressure on hospitality, property, retail and major infrastructure sectors. Copper hits

Business news 2 December 2025 UK markets were steady but cautious today as fresh political tension around the Budget, softening consumer spending, and weakening business confidence all weighed on sentiment. Manufacturing has finally moved back into growth, banks passed tough

Business news 1 December 2025 A packed news day brings fresh challenges for SMEs as economic confidence weakens, costs rise across multiple sectors, and political controversy around the public finances intensifies. The Chancellor’s tax decisions continue to ripple through businesses

Business news 28 November 2025 A wave of Budget analysis, market warnings and political reaction paints a challenging picture for small businesses. Tax rises, employment-law changes and a gloomy consumer outlook are tightening pressure on households and employers alike. For