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 Late payments will limit £2bn lending expansion, credit firm says July 29, 2026 3 mins read 66 Views The Growth Guarantee Scheme will support £3.35bn of SME lending a year by 2028/29, but Darcey Quigley & Co says late payment still drives borrowing. Read More
Business Meta dealt blow by EU court in landmark ruling on publisher payments June 4, 2026 3 mins read 49 Views Meta has lost a pivotal EU court case after challenging Italy's right to set compensation for press content. The ruling strengthens publishers' hand.. Read More
Business King’s Speech leaves small firms wanting more on rates, energy and red tape June 4, 2026 6 mins read 50 Views Business leaders deliver a mixed verdict on the King's Speech. Welcome moves on late payments and the City, but no relief on business rates, energy.. Read More