15 h. ago We must find out why businesses pay too much for their energy – and soon

A previous investigation in 2016 found that a lack of competition in the supply of energy to SMEs meant their bills were 18% too high.

Economics

17 h. ago We must find out why businesses pay too much for their energy

A previous investigation in 2016 found that a lack of competition in the supply of energy to SMEs meant their bills were 18% too high.

Economics

8 d. ago Pint of beer price to rise in London pubs clobbered by Reeves on tax, business rates and staff pay hike

London MPs criticised the growing burden being placed on the hospitality sector by the Chancellor

Economics

1 week ago Small businesses say 'We're on the rack': Reeves claimed to help pubs, but many face huge rate rises as Amazon and supermarkets benefit

The Chancellor had promised to pay for a reduction in business rates for smaller firms by hiking taxes on larger properties to 'level the playing field between the high street and online giants'.

Economics

2 w. ago Business backlash as Reeves confirms minimum wage pay rise hike for millions of workers

The chancellor said the move would mean those on low incomes were ‘properly rewarded’ - but businesses warned the move could drive unemployment and hit economic growth

Economics

2 w. ago Rogue bosses face Budget crackdown with more ‘naming and shaming’ over minimum wage breaches

ROGUE bosses are set for more regular “naming and shaming” to ensure they pay national minimum wage workers the full amount.  Businesses breaking the rules will have no hiding place in a government crackdown on unscrupulous bosses in the Budget. Proposals include more regular rounds of publicly naming employers who have broken the pay rules and short-changed...

Economics

2 w. ago Blow to Spanish PM as attorney general found guilty in leak case

Álvaro García Ortiz, who had denied sharing businessman’s personal details with journalists about a tax case, has been banned from post for two years Spain’s top prosecutor has been banned from his post for two years after being found guilty of leaking confidential information about a tax case involving a businessman who is the boyfriend of a prominent rightwing politician.Álvaro García Ortiz, who has served as attorney general since 2022, was also fined €7,300 (£6,428), and ordered to pay €10,000 in damages to the businessman, Alberto González Amador. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Insurers pay out £200m to support businesses hit by cyber attacks

Data from insurers revealed a 230 per cent year-on-year jump in the amount paid to support businesses with cyber attacks, £138million more than in 2023.

Economics