Business news 13 October 2025 Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure over tax reforms as productivity surges and household debt hits a 20-year low. The IFS warns against “directionless tinkering,” while the BRC and Co-op caution that new business rate

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 20 October 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. 600,000 firms in financial distress. Small business confidence sinks. Inflation rises to 10.1%. Record pay rises on the cards. Business rates bill set to jump £3bn. PM promises to keep pensions triple

Late payments put SMEs and jobs at risk – Business news 2 November 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Late payments put SMEs and jobs at risk. Think-tank warns of worker exodus. Lloyds: Business sentiment edges down. Confidence dips among business leaders. 

Budget 2021 -Business news 28 October 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Chancellor sets out ‘moral’ mission to limit state and cut taxes in Budget 2021. Business rates discount announced. Business lobby groups disappointed by Budget 2021. Minimum wage and public