Reynolds returns to a beefed-up business brief as Burnham axes DSIT
Jonathan Reynolds returns as business secretary with science added to his brief as Burnham scraps DSIT. What the shake-up means for UK SMEs and founders.
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Lineker’s Rest Is Football lands two more years on Netflix
Netflix extends Goalhanger's Rest Is Football Netflix deal to 2028 after its World Cup No. 1 run. What the podcast firm's streaming win teaches UK SMEs.
Defence rebel Healey handed No 11 in Burnham’s shock first move
John Healey is Andy Burnham's shock pick as chancellor. What his arrival at No 11 means for UK SMEs on tax, energy costs, fiscal rules and growth.
Firms flying blind on hotel carbon as data arrives after booking
UK businesses are being asked to cut the carbon footprint of workforce travel while the information they need to do it arrives after the room has already been booked, new…
Burnham calls Trump as Labour’s North Sea drilling ban wobbles
Andy Burnham has used one of his first acts as Prime Minister to speak to Donald Trump, Downing Street has confirmed, as speculation mounts that Labour's block on fresh North…
Burnham enters No 10 with eight in ten SME owners braced for impact
Andy Burnham is prime minister. What his business rates pledge, tax stance and a stagnant economy mean for UK SME owners ahead of the autumn Budget.
Leeds-born UKREiiF takes its £4bn dealmaking model to Australia
UKREiiF will launch its first overseas event in Australia in 2027, exporting the Leeds model behind £4bn of UK deals. What it means for UK business owners.
Jingye demands payout as Beijing turns on UK over British Steel
Jingye demands compensation for the British Steel nationalisation, accusing the UK of trampling investment rules. What the row means for UK SMEs.
Manchester tops UK AI index again as Southampton leaps 19 places
Manchester tops the SAS AI Cities Index 2026 for a third year. What the UK's most AI-ready city, and fast risers Southampton and Derby, mean for SMEs.
Ministers hand UK space firms £62m to cut reliance on foreign tech
Ministers unveil £62m in UK space funding for satellite communications and innovation. How SMEs and start-ups can apply, plus key deadlines to note.