Business news 8 December 2025 A packed news cycle today shows rising pressure on businesses and households as new tax measures, frozen thresholds and regulatory changes reshape the economic landscape. Hiring remains subdued, property markets are shifting, and sectors from

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 3 December 2025 A busy day of economic and political movement: inflation pressures persist, business confidence has wobbled after the Budget, and several major policy shifts are causing concern for SMEs. Markets remain steady, supported by miners and

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