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FCA to allow millions free financial support in major policy shift
Millions of consumers will be offered free, tailored financial support from banks and pension providers under sweeping new proposals from the City regulator, in a bid to steer people away from risky online advice and poor money decisions.
UK Export Finance unveils new tools to boost SME global trade
UK Export Finance (UKEF) has announced new measures to support small businesses across the UK in expanding their global trade operations, delivering on key commitments set out in the government’s new Trade Strategy.
UK SMEs must strengthen cybersecurity as geopolitical threats escalate, warns Espria
UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are being urged to bolster their cyber defences amid a growing wave of politically motivated attacks, as global tensions and conflicts intensify the threat landscape.
Sweet or taxable? M&S strawberry sandwich sparks new VAT debate
Marks & Spencer’s new strawberry and cream sandwich has captured attention on social media — but now it’s caught the eye of tax experts, too.
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 half hours – according to the newly released 2025 Global Padel Report by Playtomic and PwC.
Alibaba launches £750,000 pitch competition for UK and European SMEs
Chinese e-commerce giant opens up its global Co-Create Pitch awards to European entrepreneurs for the first time
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 latest Vistage CEO Confidence Index.
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 a frozen personal allowance continues to widen the tax net.
HMRC targets high earners in record tax crackdown after £1.5bn haul
High earners in the UK are facing a sharp rise in tax investigations as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) intensifies scrutiny of the wealthiest Britons following a record-breaking year for compliance revenue.
Tube to be powered by clean solar energy under new TfL and EDF Renewables deal
Transport for London (TfL) has signed a major green energy deal with EDF Renewables UK to supply the Tube with clean electricity from a new solar farm in Essex, marking a significant step towards its goal of running the capital’s transport network on 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030.
UK services sector shows signs of ‘fragile recovery’ despite job cuts and weak growth
The UK’s services sector returned to modest growth in June, defying broader economic concerns and offering a glimmer of hope amid a backdrop of rising taxes, falling employment and geopolitical instability.
Surge in employee ownership as business owners seek tax-efficient exits
A growing number of business owners are turning to employee ownership trusts (EOTs) to sell their companies tax-free, as changes to capital gains tax (CGT) rules and rising national insurance costs prompt entrepreneurs to seek more efficient exit strategies.
1.8 million tune in as emergency Iran episodes of The Rest Is Politics in 24 just hours
Emergency episodes of The Rest Is Politics and The Rest Is Politics: US draw 1.8 million views and streams in a single day following US bombing of Iran, as listeners turn to trusted podcast voices.
More than a third of Brits increasing disposable income spending, new study finds
A new Bauer Media Outdoor study reveals 38% of Brits are spending more of their disposable income than last year, with travel, clothes and entertainment topping the list.
