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

Business news 27 November 2025 Autumn Budget Special A comprehensive breakdown of the Autumn Budget 2025 and what it means for UK small businesses, including threshold freezes, dividend tax changes, capital allowances, compliance measures and market movements. James Salmon, Operations

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.