Rule out a wealth tax or own the exodus, Burnham warned
Andy Burnham urged to rule out a UK wealth tax as advisers warn speculation alone is pushing millionaires, capital and investment out of Britain.
2026
Whitehall’s AI playbook: train staff first, switch on tools second
The Department for Business and Trade paired specialist AI skills training with the launch of Ask DBT. What Whitehall's playbook means for UK SMEs.
Importers face six-year record rule as UK carbon border tax nears
UK CBAM rules hit importers of steel, aluminium, cement, fertiliser and hydrogen from January 2027. What SMEs must do now to avoid HMRC penalties.
Ofcom investigates TikTok over ‘serious doubts’ its age checks work
Ofcom launches an investigation into TikTok's child age checks, casting doubt on age inference tech. Why the clampdown matters for UK platform owners.
British Steel nationalised as ministers refuse to let it go bust
British Steel nationalisation secures 2,700 Scunthorpe jobs and the UK's last virgin steel supply. What public ownership means for SME supply chains.
HMRC moves to scrap separate EMI notifications in red tape win
HMRC's draft Finance Bill scraps separate EMI grant notifications from April 2027, folding them into the annual return. What SME employers need to know.
Stonegate faces £16m fine threat over treatment of pub tenants
The Pubs Code Adjudicator is investigating Stonegate over its treatment of tied pub tenants, with fines of up to £16m possible. What tenants should know.
Economy grows 0.1% as Burnham inherits ‘stagflationary’ Britain
UK GDP grew 0.1% in May 2026 as services rebounded. Andy Burnham inherits a stagflationary economy: what slowing growth now means for UK SME owners.
Chipmunks return: why waiting a decade for the right deal paid off
Alvin and the Chipmunks return in a digital-first reboot with a 2028 film. What the family-owned franchise teaches UK SMEs about IP and licensing.
Scrap the triple lock and save £60bn, Burnham told
OECD tells Andy Burnham scrapping the pension triple lock would save £60bn, urging broader taxes and deeper devolution. What it means for UK SMEs.