Business news 16 January 2026 Late payments remain a growing threat to small businesses, with new research showing tradespeople are increasingly forced to chase invoices or write off work entirely. While headline GDP data points to modest growth, inflation pressures,

Business news 8 January 2026 UK businesses are facing a tough mix of rising employment costs, weak confidence, uneven consumer demand and mounting insolvency risk. While parts of retail and tech continue to show resilience, construction, hospitality and investment-led sectors

Business news 9 December 2025 The UK government’s push to boost small business confidence took centre stage today, with ministers urging the nation to back SMEs ahead of Small Business Saturday. Late payment reform remains the cornerstone of the new

Business news 10 November 2025 As the UK braces for sweeping Budget changes, new tax rises and pension reforms dominate headlines. Small business owners face mounting uncertainty over investment, costs, and consumer confidence. James Salmon, Operations Director. Budget & Tax

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