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Skills Shortage to Challenge UK SMEs in 2025, Report Finds

A growing skills gap is set to pose significant challenges for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) across England in 2025,…

UK Government Proposes Overhaul of £8bn R&D Tax Credit Scheme to Combat Fraud

The UK government is set to introduce major reforms to its £8 billion-a-year Research and Development (R&D) tax credit scheme…

Frasers Group Blocks Boohoo’s Rebrand to Debenhams Amid Retail Feud

The ongoing rivalry between two of the UK’s biggest retail giants escalated on Friday as Frasers Group voted to block…

UK Retail Sales Defy Expectations with Surprise February Boost

UK retail sales saw an unexpected rise in February, growing by 1% month-on-month and surpassing forecasts of a downturn. Consumers…

British Steel to Close Scunthorpe Blast Furnaces, Putting Up to 2,700 Jobs at Risk

Up to 2,700 jobs are at risk at British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant as its Chinese owner, Jingye Group, announces plans…

Trump’s Auto Tariffs Shake Global Markets, Threaten UK Car Exports

A new wave of tariffs imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through global markets, wiping billions…

Landmark Court Ruling Strengthens Business Rights Against Energy Mis-Selling

A landmark ruling by the UK Court of Appeal has set a powerful legal precedent in the fight against energy…