🎇 Business news 5 November 2025 “Remember, remember… the fifth of November — when Britain’s finances caught fire.” As fireworks light up the skies, the sparks are also flying in Westminster. Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to plug a

Business news 3 November 2025 James Salmon, Operations Director. 📰 SME & General Business News FSB warns of mass small business downsizingAlmost one in three small firms plan to downsize, sell, or shut within the next 12 months, according to

Business news 31 October 2025 It’s a week of big numbers and bigger worries. As OpenAI eyes a $1 trillion IPO and Amazon smashes forecasts, UK businesses remain under strain from inflation, regulation, and tax uncertainty. The latest Red Flag

Business news 28 October 2025 The Chancellor signalled tougher fiscal choices ahead as markets rallied and retail sales faltered. With income-tax fears rising, business-rate hikes looming, and household budgets stretched by record rents, confidence among SMEs remains fragile. Meanwhile, easing

Business news 6 October 2025 The week opens with mounting fiscal tension ahead of the autumn Budget. The Office for Budget Responsibility’s projections suggest lower growth and persistent inflation, prompting warnings that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may require up to £80bn