Business news 26 November 2025 A turbulent run-up to tomorrow’s Budget is driving anxiety across UK business, with tax rises, policy reversals and market volatility weighing on confidence. New reports point to weakening retail sentiment, fragile investment appetite, and growing

Business news 25 November 2025 A busy day ahead of the Autumn Budget: warnings on tax rises, questions over mansion tax plans, concerns about slowing growth, and calls from major business groups for the Chancellor to prioritise investment and competitiveness.

Business news 24 November 2025 The UK economy has flatlined, businesses are paralysed by Budget speculation, and new research shows SMEs losing £5bn a year due to easily fixable credit issues. With voters overwhelmingly rejecting tax hikes and businesses warning

Business News 21 November 2025 Today’s news brings a sharp focus on tax pressures, fragile consumer confidence, and worsening market volatility — all of which heighten credit risks for SMEs. With next week’s Budget looming, uncertainty is weighing on households,

Business News 20 November 2025 Uncertainty over the upcoming Budget is weighing heavily on businesses, with tax freezes, potential new levies, and weak market conditions all creating hesitation among both SMEs and investors. Family firms warn of closure risks, reporting