Business news 4 December 2025 UK markets lag global peers as rate-cut optimism lifts equities worldwide. Political fallout continues around the Budget and the OBR, while rising costs put pressure on hospitality, property, retail and major infrastructure sectors. Copper hits

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 2 December 2025 UK markets were steady but cautious today as fresh political tension around the Budget, softening consumer spending, and weakening business confidence all weighed on sentiment. Manufacturing has finally moved back into growth, banks passed tough

Business news 1 December 2025 A packed news day brings fresh challenges for SMEs as economic confidence weakens, costs rise across multiple sectors, and political controversy around the public finances intensifies. The Chancellor’s tax decisions continue to ripple through businesses

Business news 27 November 2025 Autumn Budget Special A comprehensive breakdown of the Autumn Budget 2025 and what it means for UK small businesses, including threshold freezes, dividend tax changes, capital allowances, compliance measures and market movements. James Salmon, Operations