UK individual insolvencies have surged 18% year-on-year, with experts warning households are at breaking point as high interest rates, inflation and debt pressures intensify. Read more: Individual insolvencies surge 18%…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled a £2bn AI investment plan to make the UK the fastest adopter in the G7, boosting growth, infrastructure and innovation. Read more: Rachel Reeves unveils…
Experts warn HMRC’s interest system is unfair, with taxpayers charged 7.75% on late payments but receiving just 2.75% on refunds, raising concerns over trust and transparency. Read more: HMRC interest…
Financial experts urge Rachel Reeves to rethink plans to cap National Insurance relief on pensions at £2,000, warning it could damage retirement savings and employer schemes. Read more: Experts warn…
Alcohol-free beer, hummus and pet grooming join the UK inflation basket as ONS updates CPI to reflect changing consumer habits and cost of living trends. Read more: Alcohol-free beer, hummus…
Rachel Reeves unveils £2.5bn investment in AI and quantum computing to stop UK tech firms moving overseas and boost economic growth amid global uncertainty. Read more: Reeves vows to stop…
Challenger banks retained a 60% share of SME lending in 2025, raising questions over whether high street banks are regaining ground in the UK small business finance market. Read more:…
Chinese retail giant JD.com has launched Joybuy in the UK, promising same-day delivery across major cities as it takes on Amazon with speed and pricing. Read more: JD.com launches Joybuy…
UK mid-sized firms could generate £105bn in additional revenue by 2030 through AI adoption, according to research by Cebr as HSBC launches a £5bn AI productivity finance initiative. Read more:…
Virgin StartUp has announced £20m in Start Up Loans funding for 2026/27 after surpassing £100m in total loans delivered, supporting more than 6,500 UK entrepreneurs. Read more: Virgin StartUp unveils…