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 27 October 2025 Confidence is creeping back into the UK economy as key indicators turn positive and business sentiment improves. But with Chancellor Rachel Reeves under intense pressure over potential tax rises, small firms remain on edge. A

Business news 24 October 2025 The UK economy delivered a mixed picture for small and medium-sized enterprises this week. Ministers are weighing tax rises while pushing to cut red tape; manufacturing and investment remain weak, and wage pressures continue to

Business news 23 October 2025 UK markets steadied on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 pushing back above 9,500 as investors responded to steady inflation and hopes of a December rate cut. However, business confidence remains fragile amid rising costs and

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