Business Open wide, Chancellor: Britain’s businesses are already in the chair By Andrea Dixon October 21 4 mins read 146 Views A week of toothache taught Richard Alvin that the waiting hurts more than the pliers. With John Healey’s first Budget landing on 28 October, just as..
Business Small defence firms to get easier access to MoD contracts under new growth unit January 28, 2026 3 mins read 91 Views The Ministry of Defence has launched a new office to help small defence companies win contracts, aiming to boost SME procurement by £2.5bn a year and .. Read More
Business Pound hits four-year high against dollar, prompting calls to ‘buy now’ January 28, 2026 2 mins read 90 Views Sterling has climbed to $1.38 against the US dollar — its strongest level since 2021 — as dollar weakness, rate expectations and geopolitical.. Read More
Business More than 28,000 corporate insolvencies in 2025 highlight strain on UK businesses January 28, 2026 3 mins read 102 Views UK corporate insolvencies remained elevated in 2025 with more than 28,000 cases recorded, as higher costs, weak demand and tight credit continued to.. Read More