Business news 3 December 2025 A busy day of economic and political movement: inflation pressures persist, business confidence has wobbled after the Budget, and several major policy shifts are causing concern for SMEs. Markets remain steady, supported by miners and

Business news 26 November 2025 A turbulent run-up to tomorrow’s Budget is driving anxiety across UK business, with tax rises, policy reversals and market volatility weighing on confidence. New reports point to weakening retail sentiment, fragile investment appetite, and growing

Business news 19 November 2025 UK insolvencies have surged again, rising 16.7% year-on-year in October — a clear warning sign that recessionary pressures are tightening across the economy. Businesses are pausing investment, investors are ditching UK stocks, and political signals

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 6 November 2025 UK business confidence strengthens despite looming tax changes, as think tanks, the CBI and former chancellors urge Rachel Reeves to balance reform with growth. James Salmon, Operations Director. 📈 Business confidence rebounds as tax reform