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E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

WH Davis secures 44m export deal and plans 25% workforce expansion

WH Davis secures a €44 million export contract with Ireland, increasing workforce by 25%.
The contract allows WH Davis to return to exporting after two decades.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Britain warned it must build hundreds of new warehouses to meet defence pledge

Britain requires an additional three million sq m of warehouse space by 2032 due to increased defence spending demands.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Borrowing costs rise again as gilt yields hit near 27-year high

Long-term government debt in the UK reaches levels last seen in 1998, with rising borrowing costs prompting market uncertainty.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

People have a right to be happy': the former Waitrose boss on how the UK can boost productivity

Happiness at work can significantly boost productivity and address economic challenges in the UK.
#consumer-confidence
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

Consumer confidence in UK economy falls to lowest level in two years

Consumer confidence in the UK economy has significantly declined over the past year.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

Minister won't rule out support cuts for children with EHCPs amid Send overhaul UK politics live UK politics live

70% of UK households feel financially secure enough to plan summer holidays.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Could a wealth tax work in the UK? A visual guide

A wealth tax is proposed to address a £40bn deficit, but its implementation faces significant challenges.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK's largest bioethanol plant to shut after blow from Starmer's trade deal with Trump

Vivergo, UK's largest bioethanol plant, will close due to a US trade deal, resulting in 160 job losses and risking further jobs in the supply chain.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

UK workers rank among the world's most miserable, survey finds

UK workers reported higher levels of workplace anxiety and lower happiness than counterparts in India, the Philippines, and the US, revealing significant disparities in job satisfaction.
Public health
Business
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

UK small firms that celebrate success see faster growth, Xero study finds

Celebrating business milestones correlates with faster revenue growth in UK companies.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

September 2025 payments dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

Economic pressures continue to impact UK households with persistently high prices and rising food insecurity.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

UK exports to US plummet in wake of Trump tariffs

British exports to the US have plummeted to their lowest level in three years, dropping 13.5 per cent despite a US-UK trade agreement aimed at mitigating tariff impacts.
UK news
#gdp-growth
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Economic bounceback may be under way but Reeves cannot afford to relax

Britain's economy grew by 0.3% in the second quarter, with manufacturing and construction sectors showing strong recovery.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Less available places to rent could see prices rise by at least 25%', report says

Rental supply shortages in the UK could lead to a 25% increase in rental prices over the next three months.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

In our first year Labour fixed the foundations now we must build a stronger economy for a renewed Britain | Rachel Reeves

Britain's economy has potential but has faced stagnation due to austerity, Brexit, and poor fiscal management.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Blow for Reeves as hiring plans at record low' in wake of national insurance hike

Rachel Reeves faces another setback with a significant decline in company hiring plans, recorded at a historic low of 57 percent for the upcoming three months.
UK news
#bank-of-england
#interest-rates
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK construction activity in July falls at steepest rate since Covid

UK construction activity fell sharply in July, reflecting the steepest decline since May 2020 due to collapsing housebuilding and broader economic challenges.
Renovation
#fiscal-policy
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

George Osborne says UK has been left behind in cryptocurrency boom

The UK risks missing the cryptocurrency boom due to slow regulatory responses.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Climateflation' could push up UK food prices by more than a third by 2050, report says

The Autonomy Institute thinktank warned that climate-induced price increases for everyday food items could push almost 1 million people into poverty without urgent government intervention.
Food & drink
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Reeves must raise taxes, charge for NHS or ditch pensions triple lock, warns IMF

The world’s most important financial watchdog has warned that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will likely break a key party manifesto pledge by hiking taxes or cutting public services.
UK news
#public-finances
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK news

Risks from climate, pensions and bonds leave UK public finances vulnerable'

The UK's public finances face significant risks from rising pensions costs, climate change, and volatile bond markets.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Andrew Bailey warns Rachel Reeves that City deregulation could reignite financial crisis

Bailey warns that rolling back banking regulations could destabilize the UK financial system and trigger another crisis.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK borrowing rises more than expected, putting pressure on Rachel Reeves

UK public sector net borrowing significantly exceeded expectations in June, reaching £20.7 billion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Britain is facing a tsunami' of pensioner poverty, says Kendall

Britain faces increasing pensioner poverty without retirement savings reform.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Retail leaders warn business rates hike will push up food prices and hurt high streets

Plans to increase business rates for large retailers could worsen inflation and harm UK high streets.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour shouldn't fear taxing the rich the people I work with would welcome it | Stephanie Brobbey

Many of the super-rich have ties all over the world, decamping to homes in the south of France in the summer, or their Alpine chalets for ski holidays.
London
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Ocado chief blames Reeves's Budget for rising food prices as inflation climbs

Am I surprised to see inflation coming through? Of course not. You can't increase the cost of labour in food production, food distribution and food retailing in the way that we have... and not expect to see prices move.
UK news
#employment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jaguar Land Rover axes 500 UK jobs after Trump tariff fallout dents sales

Jaguar Land Rover plans to cut up to 500 management jobs in the UK, amounting to about 1.5% of its workforce, due to a 15.1% sales drop.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rachel Reeves warned by City grandees not to weaken banking safeguards

Slashing financial red tape could increase risks in banking without benefiting British households.
#investment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
E-Commerce

Isa shakeup: How can Rachel Reeves nudge savers into buying stocks and shares?

Encouraging Britons to invest more in shares can enhance returns, support businesses, and stimulate economic growth.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Reeves takes bold step to boost UK share ownership with sweeping reforms and new investor campaign

Chancellor Rachel Reeves advocates for a pragmatic regulatory approach to boost investment and increase stock market participation in the UK.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reeves to say rules and red tape are boot on the neck' of innovation

Regulations act as a boot on the neck of businesses, choking off the enterprise and innovation that is the lifeblood of growth. Regulators must boldly regulate for growth.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Aldermore provides 25m funding package to boost Osprey's EV charging hub rollout

Osprey Charging has received £25 million from Aldermore Bank to fund the rapid expansion of its ultra-fast EV charging network across the UK.
E-Commerce
Fundraising
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

How a 400,000 fund in Oxfordshire shows the future of community investment

Didcot's innovative fund bridges the gap between corporate resources and community needs through sustained partnerships and strategic collaboration.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

We are heading for significant tax rises, warns OBR, as UK debt outlook darkens

UK faces economic challenges with a dip in GDP and rising government debt projections.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Chancellor urged that she must spark investment reform - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Businesses large and small, across the UK, will be listening hard to the Chancellor's speech - to see if it can truly spark much needed investment reform.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

BT says UK planning barriers risk 230bn economic windfall from 5G

The UK seems to have made it the hardest of anywhere to build mobile infrastructure. Unless we remove unnecessary roadblocks and make more spectrum available, we risk missing out on a once-in-a-generation opportunity to boost growth.
Mobile UX
#small-businesses
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

The cheapest places for fuel in south east London this July

Fuel prices in the UK are rising due to global instability, with Brent crude oil prices increasing from $68 to $78 per barrel in July, leading to higher retail costs.
Miscellaneous
#gdp
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago
UK news

UK economy shrinks again in May, fuelling fears of faltering recovery

UK economy contracted by 0.1% in May, marking the second consecutive month of decline and indicating a fragile recovery may be stalling.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
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UK economy shrinks for second month running in May business live

UK economy contracted by 0.1% in May, marking the second consecutive month of decline.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May

The UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May, contracting for the second month in a row, with a decline of 0.1% driven by a drop in manufacturing.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Eight bank branches shuttered every week since 2016 in England, despite rapid business growth - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The closure of 3,700 bank branches in England from 2016 to 2024, averaging eight weekly closures, demonstrates a shift towards digital financial solutions.
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

As much as 5bn needed to revive UK's struggling high streets, study finds

The health of high streets across the country has varied significantly, with areas like Bradford, Newport, and Blackpool showing double the empty shops compared to London.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

The end of the triple lock pension could be inevitable - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

We will likely see the triple lock pension end when the current Parliament does, as the cost of providing it to the UK's aging population is increasing and Government debt is rising.
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fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

UK's HardTech leaders call for urgent investment and reform to back Britain's industrial future

The UK risks losing vital industrial assets without urgent support for homegrown HardTech and DeepTech businesses.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Action urged to halt exodus of firms leaving UK

The exodus of firms from the London Stock Exchange signals a pivotal moment for the UK financial services sector needing urgent action.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Record levels of lending at ThinCats despite challenges in market - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Over the past 12 months, ThinCats provided £381m of funding to businesses, a small increase on the previous financial year's £378m.
Venture
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Trump's tariffs send UK borrowing costs soaring, forcing Reeves to rethink economic roadmap

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been warned that her economic roadmap may need to be 'ripped up' as a global market shock triggered by Donald Trump's new wave of tariff threats drives up UK government borrowing costs and rattles investor confidence.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Government warned last week's blowout is a reminder the gilt market does not like 'excess borrowing' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

last week's blowout is reminder to the government that gilt market will not accept excess borrowing
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Prime Day poised to top $21bn globally - but UK experts warn of Amazon dominance risks

Amazon's Prime Day event from July 8-11 is projected to generate $21.4 billion globally.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

UK employers' hiring confidence hits lowest level since 2012 amid tax and cost pressures

UK businesses face the weakest hiring appetite in 13 years due to rising taxes and cost pressures.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The real Formula 1: British Grand Prix highlights UK's 16bn motorsport economy

"According to a report by the Motorsport Industry Association and Grant Thornton, motorsport and engineering services contributed £16 billion to the UK economy in 2023 and employed over 50,000 people."
Cars
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Self-made workers unsure how to manage their savings'

Research indicates that significant savings held by top earners in the UK could boost the economy if effectively utilized.
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