Business news 8 October 2025 The UK economy faces renewed pressure as the EU unveils punitive steel tariffs that could devastate British exports, while the Financial Conduct Authority confirms an £11bn compensation bill for car finance lenders. Amid calls from

The Great Chase Avoidance There are two kinds of people in business:those who chase debts… and those who’d rather do literally anything else. We’ve all seen it. The overdue invoice is sitting there, glaring from the screen, but instead of

Business news 7 October 2025 A day of mixed fortunes for UK businesses saw the Conservatives promise sweeping tax cuts for high streets, while new data revealed a sharp fall in construction confidence and softening house prices. Markets remain buoyant,

Business news 6 October 2025 The week opens with mounting fiscal tension ahead of the autumn Budget. The Office for Budget Responsibility’s projections suggest lower growth and persistent inflation, prompting warnings that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may require up to £80bn

Business news 1 October 2025 The UK enters October with business confidence at historic lows, mounting speculation over a stealth tax raid, and households under sustained financial strain. While the FTSE 100 hit fresh records, insolvencies continue to climb and