Business news 31 October 2025 It’s a week of big numbers and bigger worries. As OpenAI eyes a $1 trillion IPO and Amazon smashes forecasts, UK businesses remain under strain from inflation, regulation, and tax uncertainty. The latest Red Flag

Business news 30 October 2025 Confidence among Britain’s small firms has dropped sharply as anxiety builds over higher taxes in next month’s Budget. With the Office for Budget Responsibility cutting productivity forecasts and speculation mounting about tax increases, small business

Britain’s economic outlook darkened on Wednesday as the Office for Budget Responsibility prepared to slash its productivity forecast — widening the UK’s £20bn fiscal gap and increasing the likelihood of fresh tax rises. Business leaders fear higher rates and property

What to do when a customer disputes an invoice Nobody likes getting a complaint when you were expecting a payment. You’ve chased an overdue invoice, and instead of money, you get a dispute. Frustrating? Absolutely. But ignoring it — or

Accountants call for tougher action to tackle late payments ⚠️ Late payments still rife, warns ACCA 💼 The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has urged the Government to act swiftly to fix the UK’s late payment crisis, warning that