Business confidence near record low after Budget
A stark IoD survey reveals business confidence has plummeted after the Budget, with leaders forecasting lower revenue and investment. Read the full analysis.
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Business Confidence Stuck at Near-Record Lows
A new survey reveals business confidence remains near record lows after the Budget, with hiring and investment plans falling sharply. Discover the full economic impact.
Asda sales fall 3.8% amid IT problems and government criticism
Asda reports a 3.8% sales drop, blaming self-inflicted IT issues and government policies for killing consumer confidence. Read the full analysis of the supermarket's challenges.
Money Confidence Gap Hinders UK Social Mobility
New research reveals a stark money confidence gap in the UK, where background trumps income. Discover how it affects you and the vital solutions experts recommend.
London business activity hits 13-month high
London's private sector surges with strongest growth in over a year, outpacing national average as business confidence soars across the capital.
UK services sector rebounds as business confidence soars
Britain's dominant services industry shows strongest growth in nine months amid rising business optimism and easing cost pressures, new PMI data reveals.
UK growth forecast cut as investment plummets
The EY Item Club warns Britain's economic growth prospects are dimming as business investment retreats following tax rises and policy changes, creating a perfect storm for the UK economy.
Nestlé's Swiss Momentum Sparks Investor Excitement
Swiss food giant Nestlé experiences unprecedented investor confidence as strategic shifts and market positioning create remarkable momentum in European markets.
SpudBros accused of bullying small business in trademark row
A family-run potato business faces David vs Goliath battle after SpudBros allegedly threatened legal action over similar branding in what's being called corporate bullying of small UK enterprises.
Jaguar Land Rover drives UK manufacturing surge
Britain's manufacturing sector experiences strongest growth since May 2022, driven by Jaguar Land Rover's production boost and rising business optimism despite ongoing cost pressures.
Real-Life Succession: Tech Heiress's Power Battle
The gripping story of Gina, a modern tech dynasty heiress, battling corporate intrigue and family betrayal in a high-stakes power struggle that mirrors the hit TV drama.
IFS warns Reeves against rushed tax reforms
The Institute for Fiscal Studies cautions Chancellor Rachel Reeves against implementing 'half-baked' revenue-raising measures that could harm the economy and undermine business confidence.
Germany Faces Recession Fears as Economy Shows Strain
Germany faces mounting economic challenges as industrial output declines and business confidence wanes, sparking concerns about Europe's largest economy entering a recession phase.
Steven Bartlett: Some businesses should go under
Social Chain entrepreneur Steven Bartlett delivers hard truths about business survival in current economic climate, revealing why some companies are doomed to fail.
Colchester research exposes UK business advice failures
Groundbreaking study reveals nearly half of UK businesses receive inadequate professional guidance, with devastating financial consequences for SMEs nationwide.
Scottish Business Confidence Hits Record Low
New survey reveals overwhelming pessimism among Scottish businesses as economic stagnation bites, with concerns mounting over rising costs and political uncertainty.
Texas CEO's viral post on California business exodus
A Texas CEO's social media post praising his company's move from California to the Midwest has ignited discussion about business regulations, taxes, and the future of American enterprise.
UK's Top 25 Business Hotspots Where Enterprise Thrives
Exclusive research reveals the UK's top entrepreneurial regions, with Westminster leading the charge while northern cities show impressive growth in business creation.
UK Service Sector Growth Hits 7-Month Low
Britain's service sector growth hits weakest pace since January amid falling new orders and rising costs, sparking recession concerns.
Café owner faces ruin after 50 burglaries
A small business owner in one of London's wealthiest areas battles financial ruin as relentless criminals target his café in a shocking crime spree that's left him devastated.
New York Business Confidence Dips Amid Economic Challenges
Recent economic indicators show New York's business landscape navigating challenges amid shifting market conditions and investor sentiment.
Office worker to £100k gardening entrepreneur
Meet the former office worker who traded high heels for wellies and built a six-figure business transforming gardens across the UK after a life-changing redundancy.
Hong Kong enacts controversial national security law
Hong Kong implements sweeping new security legislation, raising concerns about further erosion of civil liberties and international business confidence in the former British colony.
Mandelson attacks Badenoch over Brexit business damage
Former Business Secretary Peter Mandelson launches scathing attack on current Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch, claiming her Brexit rhetoric is damaging Britain's economic reputation and investor confidence.
Rachel Reeves pledges business rates freeze and overhaul
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Labour's plan to overhaul business rates, freeze the multiplier, and increase the threshold for small business relief, aiming to revitalise Britain's struggling high streets.
Ben & Jerry's Founders: Unilever's Social Conscience 'Dead'
Exclusive: Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield slam parent company Unilever for abandoning ethical values, warning customers and staff of corporate betrayal.
Mum turns crochet hobby into £80k-a-year business
A UK mum transformed her crochet hobby into a thriving £80k business after quitting her job, proving passion projects can be profitable. Discover her inspiring journey from side hustle to success.
Trump in advanced talks for major Tokyo property deal
Exclusive: Howard Lutnick of Cantor Fitzgerald is reportedly in advanced talks with the former US President to develop a major real estate venture in Japan's capital, signalling Trump's post-election business ambitions.
UK Job Cuts Accelerate at Fastest Pace Since 2021
New data from the Bank of England shows British businesses slashed jobs at the most rapid rate in four years during summer 2025, amid weakening demand and persistent economic pressures.
Spotted Cow Cookies Collapse: Yorkshire Bakery Folds
Yorkshire's beloved Spotted Cow Cookies has ceased trading, leaving 25 employees jobless and customers heartbroken. The family-run bakery, famed for its gourmet biscuits, succumbed to the relentless pressure of the cost-of-living crisis and soaring inflat
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