The UK jobs market posted a modest rise in new job adverts last month, suggesting early signs of resilience despite economic headwinds and growing pressure on employers from tax increases.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Royal Mail boss quits after just one year as new owner takes over
Royal Mail CEO Emma Gilthorpe resigns after one year in role, as new owner Daniel Kretinsky completes £3.6bn takeover of parent company International Distribution Services.
Scottish farmers worried over imported trade deal meat
Scottish farmers warn that meat imports from trade deal nations like Australia and Brazil could destabilise the domestic sector, as calls grow for fairer, joined-up trade policy.
Start-up in bid to prove UK leads in space tech with launch of metal-fuelled engine
UK space tech start-up Magdrive is set to launch a metal-fuelled spacecraft engine from California, aiming to prove Britain’s potential as a leader in next-gen satellite propulsion.
Buy here now: Oasis to open merch stores ahead of reunion gigs
Oasis will open six official merch stores across the UK and Ireland before their long-awaited reunion tour kicks off, selling exclusive items and adding to a projected £1bn fan spend.
Wine shortage fears after bottling workers go on strike at key UK facility
Wine supplies to UK supermarkets could be disrupted this summer as workers at the Encirc bottling plant in Bristol go on strike over pay and collective bargaining rights.
UK borrowing falls in May after higher tax on businesses
UK public sector borrowing fell to £17.7bn in May, below forecasts, as higher national insurance receipts and lower debt interest costs eased pressure on public finances.
UK retail sales show biggest fall in 18 months as shoppers cut back on food and clothing
Retail sales in the UK fell 2.7% in May — the largest monthly drop since December 2023 — driven by weaker demand for food, clothing and homeware, according to ONS figures.
Inheritance‑tax take hits £1.5bn in two months as flight of non‑doms casts doubt on future revenues
Inheritance‑tax receipts reached £1.5 billion in April and May, the first two months of the 2025‑26 tax year, HM Revenue & Customs revealed on Thursday.
Morrisons rebounds from cyber‑disruption with stronger second‑quarter sales
Morrisons has reported a sharp rebound in trading after a ransomware attack earlier this year disrupted product availability across its stores.
Post Office Horizon scandal payouts pass £1bn as redress efforts continue
More than £1bn has now been paid to over 7,300 victims of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, as compensation continues through four complex redress schemes.
Bank of England warns of ‘elevated’ global uncertainty after leaving interest rates on hold
The Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold at 4.25%, but hints at a possible cut in August as global tensions, rising oil prices, and a softening labour market cloud the economic outlook.
Shell boss warns of ‘huge impact on trade’ if Israel-Iran conflict escalates
Shell CEO Wael Sawan warns a blockage of the Strait of Hormuz amid rising Israel-Iran tensions could severely disrupt global trade and energy markets, as oil tanker rates surge.
Raspberry Pi founder sells shares worth £1.8m after lock-up expiry
Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton and CFO Richard Boult sell over £2m in shares following lock-up expiry, triggering a share price dip despite strong IPO gains.
10,000 companies removed from register for ‘illicit activities’ as crackdown intensifies
Companies House has removed more than 10,000 companies from the official register in a sweeping crackdown on fraud, corporate abuse and organised crime, after uncovering a network of just 30 entities responsible for incorporating up to 50,000 businesses suspected of being involved in illicit activities.
