Scrap National Insurance and the 45p rate, think tank tells Burnham
Policy Exchange urges Andy Burnham to abolish national insurance, stamp duty, inheritance tax and the 45p rate. What the plan would mean for UK SME owners.
Monzo founder Blomfield joins Anthropic as AI talent war escalates
Monzo founder Tom Blomfield has joined Anthropic's compute team, the latest coup in the AI talent war. What his move signals for UK founders and SMEs.
Western banks sue German firm over Russia pullout – FT
Western banks have reportedly sued German firm Linde over losses after its pullout from a Russian gas project due to EU sanctions Read Full Article at RT.com
Banker who bought Northern Rock named to lead audit watchdog
Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia, ex-Virgin Money chief, is the government's pick to chair the FRC. What the audit watchdog's new leadership means for UK firms.
Burnham will not ‘tax the hell out of you’, says Jim O’Neill
Jim O'Neill says Andy Burnham will not 'tax the hell out of you' but must scrap the triple lock and overhaul welfare. What it means for your business.
Red card for red tape: 96% of firms say regulation is failing them
96 per cent of firms told the government's own red tape survey that regulators create unnecessary problems. What the findings mean for UK SMEs and owners.
Small firms freeze hiring as Iran war drags growth to five-year low
Britain's businesses have stopped hiring and slipped into "survival mode", with economic output stuttering to a five-year low in June as the Iran war, weak consumer spending and relentless cost…
‘Rotten to its core’: Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing its secrets
Apple sues OpenAI, alleging poached staff took trade secrets to its hardware venture. What the case teaches UK SMEs about protecting their own IP.
Have a plan ready, Reeves warns Burnham, as shocks loom from day one
Rachel Reeves warns Andy Burnham to expect shocks and challenges in No 10. What the handover means for UK business owners ahead of the autumn Budget.
Hugo Boss tells investors to snub Mike Ashley’s ‘inadequate’ £2.3bn bid
Hugo Boss urges shareholders to reject Mike Ashley's £2.3bn Frasers Group takeover bid, calling the €38-a-share offer inadequate. Why UK firms are watching.