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26 June 2024 – As the UK uses the first-past-the-post voting system, smaller parties realistically don’t have the chance to lead the government. But that doesn’t mean a vote for them is pointless. That’s because their MPs can still influence policies made in Westminster, especially if the government doesn’t have a large majority. So here … Read more
19 June 2024 – The banner the Labour Party carries for the next Parliament is the party of wealth creation. To emphasise this cause, a third of the Labour Manifesto 2024 was focused on uplifting the economy and empowering businesses throughout the country. Improved finance options for SMEs As expected, the Labour Manifesto provided a … Read more
13 June 2024 – As the self-titled party of business, the conservative manifesto 2024 is among the most anticipated news for many small businesses across the UK. Many small businesses will be pleased to know, SMEs weren’t left out in the campaign. SME development and growth Small businesses are poised to take centre stage in … Read more
6 June 2024 – Surprisingly, consumer card spending has hit a three-year low, even with falling inflation. In April, inflation hit 2.3%, a far cry from October 2022’s 11.1%—the highest in 41 years. This fall was supposed to boost consumer spending. But in reality, many are still pinching their pennies despite recovering consumer confidence due … Read more
30 May 2024 – More severe penalties are in store for businesses that mislead customers over online purchases. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC Act) received Royal Assent on 24 May and will set the tone for consumer laws in digital markets. The new online consumer rights laws will include more measures to … Read more
22 May 2024 – The government has announced plans to implement more stringent regulations to curb legal immigration. Unfortunately, this will be a massive blow to small businesses that are barely surviving the current labour crisis. As a response, skills bootcamps will be established, offering a potential solution for the businesses in the industries that … Read more
9 May 2024 – UK firms risk straying from the 1.5°C pathway of the Paris Agreement if the downward trend of achieving decarbonisation targets persists into next year. A collaboration between the CDP and Bain & Company Inc. disclosed this finding in their report on UK corporate decarbonisation. On a positive note, smaller companies led … Read more
1 May 2024 – The new Brexit import charges are now official. Despite a delay (five times, in fact), agricultural imports worth £21bn will be subjected to a much more stringent importation procedure. This will include physical checks, health certificates, and identification for 3% of all UK imports. Adopting the new measures could cost importers … Read more