Small firms raise alarm over Companies House rule change forcing profit disclosure
Thousands of small businesses across the UK have expressed alarm at sweeping new Companies House regulations that will require them to disclose sensitive financial data...
UK vehicle production slumps to lowest May level since 1949 as tariffs bite
Britain’s car and van manufacturing sector has recorded its weakest May for more than seven decades, with output falling by almost a third amid new...
420,000 more pensioners dragged into income tax net as threshold freeze bites
An additional 420,000 pensioners will pay income tax this financial year, bringing the total to 8.7 million, as the combination of rising state pensions and...
SMEs cautiously optimistic despite trade fears and AI talent gap, says Vistage
UK and Irish SME leaders are showing signs of cautious optimism despite mounting challenges in international trade, AI adoption and leadership burnout, according to the...
Alibaba launches £750,000 pitch competition for UK and European SMEs
Alibaba has launched a £750,000 innovation competition aimed at small and medium-sized businesses in the UK and across Europe, as part of its drive to...
Padel club boom sees 3,200 venues built in 2024 as global popularity accelerates
Padel continues its meteoric rise, with more than 3,200 new clubs built globally in 2024 – the equivalent of one opening every two and a...