Business news 10 December 2025 Today’s news paints a picture of mounting pressure on UK households and businesses as tax burdens rise, mortgage risks increase and regulatory scrutiny intensifies. With major central bank decisions pending on both sides of the

Business news 9 December 2025 The UK government’s push to boost small business confidence took centre stage today, with ministers urging the nation to back SMEs ahead of Small Business Saturday. Late payment reform remains the cornerstone of the new

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