Business news 13 February 2026 The UK economy may have edged forward at the end of 2025, but beneath the surface small firms are facing mounting pressure. With GDP growth stuck at just 0.1%, confidence among SMEs at post-COVID lows,

Business news 5 February 2026 The UK economy has started 2026 on a more positive footing, with fresh survey data pointing to improving activity in the services sector and rising private-sector confidence. However, beneath the headline growth figures, businesses continue

Business news 4 February 2026 UK businesses are facing a difficult mix of slowing growth, rising costs and ongoing uncertainty around tax, interest rates and labour supply. New warnings from leading economic forecasters suggest higher taxes and tighter public finances

Business news 7 November 2025 As Britain edges closer to its Autumn Budget, uncertainty hangs over both households and businesses. Rachel Reeves’ reported plan to raise income tax while trimming national insurance has rattled confidence across sectors — from retail

Business news 30 October 2025 Confidence among Britain’s small firms has dropped sharply as anxiety builds over higher taxes in next month’s Budget. With the Office for Budget Responsibility cutting productivity forecasts and speculation mounting about tax increases, small business