Malawi Businesses Close in Tax Protest
Malawian businesses have closed in protest against new tax changes and an electronic invoicing system, citing high costs and operational disruptions.
Category : Small Business
£17 Amazon Heater Costs 33p Per Hour
The OWAAE Electric Heater, reduced to £16.99 on Amazon, offers portable warmth at 33p per hour with safety features and fireplace design.
Family Café Destroyed in Kilburn Fire
Cheerio Juice Bar in Kilburn was completely destroyed by an overnight fire, leaving the family owners devastated and staff without income as they await insurance assessment.
UK's Oldest Lawyer Survives Triple Cardiac Arrest at 90
Brian Hughes, believed to be Britain's oldest practicing solicitor at 90, survived three cardiac arrests in one night after a brain haemorrhage. The Essex lawyer continues winning cases decades after being given a '1 in 10,000 chance of survival'.
£63 Folding Dining Table Now £45 in Double Deal
The Living and Home Modern Drop Leaf Dining Table, ideal for smaller homes, is discounted to £45 with a code at retailer Yimbly, offering versatile space-saving functionality.
Couple Saves £2,000 Monthly in Caravan Life
Shane Williams and Sarah Camden left their careers to work at a campsite, dramatically reducing living costs and gaining more free time while saving substantially each month.
Parcel2Go £25 Free Credit for Small Businesses
Shipping comparison site Parcel2Go is offering small businesses £25 of prepaid postage credit to try its free Smart Send shipping management tool, designed to streamline deliveries and cut costs.
Vodafone Business Cuts Broadband Costs in Half
Vodafone Business offers 12 months at half price on fibre broadband for small businesses signing 24 or 36-month contracts until March 2026, with transparent pricing.
AI Bill-Switching Service Pays £5 for Checking Bills
A journalist tests the Nous AI bill-switching service, uncovering £280 annual energy savings and receiving an immediate £5 cash reward deposited directly to their bank account.
Uber Liable for Driver Sexual Assault in UK Ruling
A landmark UK court ruling holds Uber liable for sexual assault by its drivers, setting a precedent for gig economy accountability and passenger safety.
Bitcoin's 50% Plunge Hits Corporate Investors
Bitcoin's value has halved since its October 2025 peak, causing significant losses for companies heavily invested in the cryptocurrency and sparking regulatory scrutiny.
Psychic Knew Gary Neville Would Be Her Dragon on Dragons' Den
Professional psychic medium Danielle Close secured a £50k investment from Deborah Meaden and Gary Neville on Dragons' Den for her skincare brand My Skin Feels, using intuition to guide her business decisions.
New Challenger Bank Rewards Established Business Customers
Allica Bank targets established small businesses with a banking account offering up to 1.5% cashback and 4.08% AER savings, aiming to fill a gap left by traditional and digital-only banks.
Digital Tax Push to Boost SME Productivity
Making Tax Digital expansion could add £25.3bn to UK economy through SME efficiency gains, but adoption barriers persist as quarterly reporting deadline approaches.
LGBTQIA+ Rising Stars in Wealth Management Honoured
London's financial sector recognises the achievements of LGBTQIA+ professionals in wealth management, highlighting diversity and inclusion as key drivers for industry success and innovation.
Westminster Named Top UK City for Self-Employed in 2026
A new study ranks Westminster third among UK cities for self-employed workers, highlighting its high business formation rate and vibrant entrepreneurial community despite higher costs.
Scott Barshay Named New Paul Weiss Chair in London
Scott Barshay has been appointed as the new chair of Paul Weiss in London, marking a significant leadership change for the law firm's UK operations.
BT Loses 210,000 Broadband Customers as Profits Slump
BT's third-quarter results reveal a 57% profit decline and loss of 210,000 Openreach broadband customers, with Vodafone also reporting revenue challenges.
Man Inherits £20k from Unknown Relative in Sussex
A man from Dagenham received a £20,000 inheritance from a cousin of his late mother he never knew existed, part of a £500,000 estate in Sussex.
NatWest to Close 32 Bank Branches
NatWest confirms plans to shut 32 bank branches in 2026, citing shift to digital banking. Lloyds also reducing network as customer habits change.
Brits Revive Make Do and Mend to Cut Costs and Waste
A new survey reveals a resurgence in the 'make do and mend' ethos, with nearly half of Brits repairing damaged items to save money and help the environment.
Digital Tax Risks Slowing Small Business Growth
Britain's Making Tax Digital initiative risks backfiring as SMEs cite cost fears and complexity, despite potential £25.3bn economic boost from wider digital adoption.
BCG London Office Opens Free Bar for Employees
Boston Consulting Group introduces a complimentary bar at its London headquarters, aiming to boost workplace culture and employee well-being in the competitive consulting sector.
Bunnings Facial Recognition Ban Overturned
An Australian tribunal has reversed a 2024 privacy ruling, allowing Bunnings to use facial recognition technology to combat retail crime and protect staff and customers from violence.
Best Soup Makers in the UK: Expert Reviews & Top Picks
We tested 40 batches of soup to find the best soup makers in the UK. Discover top models for healthy, homemade meals, including budget options and premium machines.
Chery to Launch Fourth Brand in UK Market
Chinese automaker Chery is set to introduce a fourth brand in the UK, expanding its electric vehicle offerings and intensifying competition in the British car market.
JB Drax Senior Macro Salesman Joins ExodusPoint
A senior macro salesman has departed JB Drax to join ExodusPoint, a major hedge fund, in a significant move within London's financial sector.
Starbucks Strike: Workers Urge App Deletion in Pay Row
Starbucks workers in the UK have launched a strike, urging customers to delete the company's app as part of a protest over pay and working conditions.
Donkervoort P24 RS: 600hp Dutch Supercar Revealed
Dutch manufacturer Donkervoort unveils the P24 RS, a 600hp lightweight supercar with a Ford V6 engine, manual gearbox, and F1-inspired aerodynamics.
Wegovy and Ozempic Revenue Forecast and Share Price Drop
Novo Nordisk's blockbuster drugs Wegovy and Ozempic are projected to see a revenue slowdown, leading to a significant drop in the company's share price as market expectations adjust.
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