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

Business news 29 September 2025 Small businesses woke up today to renewed warnings on taxes, business rates, and economic headwinds. With the Government’s £30bn fiscal gap under scrutiny, speculation is growing that SMEs may bear the brunt in the November

Business news 19 September 2025 Today’s blog covers fears of a pension tax raid, the Bank of England holding rates at 4%, higher-than-expected government borrowing, a retail sales boost, record-low home approvals, AI scrutiny in financial services, Nvidia’s big UK