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

Business news 27 October 2025 Confidence is creeping back into the UK economy as key indicators turn positive and business sentiment improves. But with Chancellor Rachel Reeves under intense pressure over potential tax rises, small firms remain on edge. A

Business news 22 October 2025 UK inflation has defied expectations by holding steady for a third straight month at 3.8%, while government borrowing hit its highest September level in five years. Economists are divided over the Chancellor’s decision to blame

Business news 15 October 2025 Tax reform is dominating the economic agenda today, with experts urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to overhaul the UK’s complex tax system and warning that major hikes may be unavoidable in next month’s Budget. As the

Business news 9 October 2025 Some of the business headlines, market news, insolvencies & other stories that we thought would interest our members. James Salmon, Operations Director. 1. Kemi Badenoch pledges to scrap stamp duty The Conservative leader promised to