House of Commons business and trade committee calls for changes after series of scandals in sectorThe UK government needs to eradicate “unsustainable” gaps in the policing of franchise businesses after a series of...
Read MoreSenior politicians have tabled bill that would force UK banks to make affordable finance more accessibleSenior Labour backbenchers are urging the government to introduce legislation forcing UK banks to expand affordable lending...
Read MoreBusinesses being hit by rising cost of interest rates, energy costs and wages, says Resolution FoundationThe UK is poised for a rise in unemployment in 2026 fuelled by the collapse of “zombie” companies that have...
Read MoreReform UK leader claims that burden of regulation is worse than before the referendumFarage said the problems facing small businesses were not a failure of capitalism.Some will tell you, well, the economy is failing because...
Read MoreGovernment drive to support small business will include startup loans for 69,000 companies worth £4bnKeir Starmer has warned businesses who persistently delay payments to their suppliers that it is “time to pay...
Read MoreReported delays come as tax office says it is shutting free-to-use online filing service used by some small businesses HM Revenue and Customs has come under fire for taking more than four months to process tax refunds owed to...
Read MoreJust 2% of total penalties paid, raising concerns about agency given new powers to fight economic crimeThe UK government agency responsible for overseeing a national register of companies has collected just £1,250 in fines...
Read MoreEnd of ‘de minimis’ policy for Chinese goods also expected to hit bigger fashion retailers such as Asos and BoohooMany UK-based independent sellers on marketplaces such as eBay and Amazon could suffer a significant...
Read MoreNew safety regulations have led SMEs to stop sales to bloc and Northern Ireland while they work out how to complySmall businesses are warning they have had to pause selling their products in the European Union and Northern...
Read MoreDespite fall in trade, LSE study says overall impact was more limited than OBR forecasters first estimatedBusiness live – latest updatesThe damage from Brexit to trade links with the EU cost the UK £27bn in the first...
Read MoreIncrease in employers’ national insurance contributions will affect businesses but is projected to raise £25bn Politics live – latest updatesThe budget is likely to mean smaller pay rises for workers because of...
Read MoreSurvey of business decision-makers comes as TUC hits back at corporate lobbying against the proposalsBusiness live – latest updatesLabour’s plans to boost workers’ rights have widespread support among senior...
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