3 h. ago It's no wonder we're heading towards a zombie economy: There's more business acumen in a part

ANDREW GRIFFITH: A Government that promised stability and growth has delivered neither. We're heading for the stability of a coma, and the growth prospects of a brick.

Economics

24 h. ago Small Business Saturday and a Christmas message we should all heed

Small businesses are the lifeblood of the Scottish economy and many are in real trouble

Politics

43 h. ago I fly business class while my husband and toddler stay in the cheap seats at the back – it make me a better parent

A MUM has revealed how she always buys a business-class seat to travel with her husband and toddler. Minna Havstad revealed that her toddler always gets an economy seat along with one parent and swears it makes them better parents. Keen globetrotters Minna and husband Andy, both 34, would find themselves exhausted when they took...

Transport

62 h. ago Majority of shoppers prefer small businesses to big retailers

Low consumer confidence, tax changes and higher labour costs are all making it harder for small businesses to operate in a struggling economy.

Economics

8 d. ago Holiday retail revolution? Nearly 80 percent of shoppers want to do all their spending at small businesses

Small Business Saturday, on November 29, encourages shoppers to support local, independent businesses nationwide

Economics

1 week ago Britain is in a 'growth emergency', Business Secretary admits as economic outlook gets WORSE and dismal reality of Labour's handling of economy laid bare ahead of Budget

As the OBR prepared to lay bare the dismal reality of Labour's handling of the economy, Peter Kyle conceded that the nation was suffering from 'low, slow uneven growth'.

Economics

1 week ago Britain is in a 'growth emergency', Business Secretary admits as dismal reality of Labour's handling of economy laid bare

As the OBR prepared to lay bare the dismal reality of Labour's handling of the economy, Peter Kyle conceded that the nation was suffering from 'low, slow uneven growth'.

Economics

1 week ago Save our family firms: Rachel Reeves blasted over 'shocking' inheritance tax raid on business that will do 'profound damage' to economy

Farmers and family business owners have joined forces in a last-ditch bid to overturn an inheritance tax raid that threatens to destroy livelihoods.

Economics

2 w. ago Europe’s economy is geared towards a disappearing world, says ECB’s Lagarde

Central bank chief warns that the bloc’s dependence on third countries for trade and security has left it vulnerableEurope’s economy is “geared towards a world that is gradually disappearing”, according to a warning from Christine Lagarde that the EU needs reforms to spur growth.The president of the European Central Bank (ECB) said the EU’s dependence on international trade had left it vulnerable, as major partners had turned away from the trade that made the bloc’s exporters wealthy. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Japan and Switzerland’s economies contract as exports are hit by US tariffs; Alphabet shares jump after Warren Buffett reveals stake – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsChina travel warning for Japan sends shares in tourism and retail companies plungingAlthough WPP’s shares have slipped back a little (+3.7%), they’re still leading the FTSE 100 risers.AJ Bell investment director Russ Mould sums up the situation:“Executives at embattled advertising agency WPP have recently been snapping up shares in the company and it seems they may not be the only ones who see value in the business. There is speculation about a bid from French rival Havas and private equity firms reportedly looking to pick off bits of the business.“After years when it felt like WPP’s shares had been suffering a slow puncture, the tyre has burst in stock market terms for the company in 2025. This led to the departure of CEO Mark Read and investors in the US apparently being rallied by law firms for a class action lawsuit alleging they were misled about the state of the business.This better-than-expected performance was initial...

Economics

2 w. ago Japan and Swizerland’s economies contract as exports are hit by US tariffs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsA flurry of takeover speculation has driven shares in advertising group WPP higher at the start of trading in London.WPP’s shares are up 4.7%, leading the risers on the FTSE 100 share index, following reports that several potential suitors have considered a bid.It is not clear whether any formal bids for WPP will materialise. Bidders could seek to buy the company in its entirety, take large stakes in the business or attempt to pick off parts of the holding group.It is understood there have been talks at a high level inside Havas, which is led by [billionaire Vincent] Bolloré’s son Yannick, about the potential for a deal involving WPP. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Confidence in UK economy plummets among London fintech bosses

More than eight out of ten are pessimistic about prospects for UK

Economics

3 w. ago UK exports to US hit lowest level since January 2022 as tariffs bite – business live

New economic data shows fall in UK exports to the US, as Britain’s economy shrinks in SeptemberChancellor Rachel Reeves is harking back to the happier days of stronger growth in the first two quarters of this year.Responding to this morning’s GDP figures, Reeves says:“We had the fastest-growing economy in the G7 in the first half of the year, but there’s more to do to build an economy that works for working people.At my Budget later this month, I will take the fair decisions to build a strong economy that helps us to continue to cut waiting lists, cut the national debt and cut the cost of living.” Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 13 November: Index lower as Aviva, Rolls and Burberry report, GDP disappoints

Rachel Reeves was handed an unwelcome pre-Budget surprise today when official figures showed the economy ground almost to a halt over the three months to September.

Politics

3 w. ago New blow for Reeves as economy stalls close to zero in run up to Budget

GDP inches ahead by just 0.1% in the third quarter in a grim set of figures that one City analyst said revived the spectre of recession

Economics

3 w. ago New blow for Reeves as economy stalls in run up to the Budget

GDP rose by just 0.1% in the third quarter in what one City analyst described as a “kick in the teeth” for the Chancellor

Economics

3 w. ago London hit hardest as unemployment reaches highest in a decade outside the pandemic

Grim landmark makes a December interest rate cut from the Bank of England a near certainty

Events

3 w. ago London hit hardest as unemployment reaches post pandemic high of 5%

Grim landmark makes a December interest rate cut from the Bank of England a near certainty

Events