Grants for electric cars will be cut by £500 and abolished altogether for more expensive models under plans designed to stretch taxpayer support further.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
UK social media influencers warned over ad rules breaches
The UK advertising watchdog has warned social media influencers that they face being named and shamed, after a spot check of posts found widespread flouting of advertising rules.
Normal travel won’t return for three years says travel caterer
The airport and railway caterer behind Upper Crust and Caffè Ritazza has predicted that passenger numbers will not return to pre-Covid levels until 2024 as it tapped its shareholders for £475 million of new funding.
Funeral firm Dignity swings to annual loss despite UK deaths rising 14 per cent
Funeral providers Dignity today posted an annual loss of £19.6m as a sharp rise in yearly deaths were met by Covid funeral restrictions.
ATM withdrawals drop by £37bn during year of Covid
Withdrawals from cash machines in the UK have fallen by £37bn during the 12 months of the Covid pandemic, renewing the debate over the future of cash.
P&O to restart UK cruises this summer – but only for vaccinated passengers
Cruise operator P&O is to restart domestic holidays this summer, but only for UK residents who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Martin Lewis’ charity calls for new measures to stop online scams
A charity set up by Martin Lewis has warned the government’s proposed online safety bill needs to be radically overhauled to better protect people with mental health problems falling victim to online scams and fraud.
Uber to pay UK drivers minimum wage, holiday pay and pension
Uber is to guarantee its 70,000 UK drivers a minimum hourly wage, holiday pay and pensions after a landmark supreme court ruling.
UK SMEs lose 12% of revenue due to unclaimed VAT
Businesses in the UK are missing out on significant revenue by failing to reclaim VAT, according to a new study.
Ford chooses Dagenham for new Transit engines after Welsh closure
Ford has announced that diesel engines for a new generation of its Transit van will be built at its factory in Dagenham.
Greggs upbeat despite first full-year loss
Shop closures during the pandemic have knocked Greggs to its first ever loss but it has said that its growth opportunities are “as good if not better” than a year ago.
Garden furniture shortage compounds retailer woes
People hoping to spruce up their gardens, ready for when we can socialise in them again, may face problems with their seating plans due to a lack of outdoor furniture.
Government asks for views on Covid 19 certification
The Government is seeking views on the role of Covid-status certification in the UK’s recovery from the pandemic.
Thorntons closes all 61 shops for good
Thorntons, the high street chocolate retailer, is permanently closing its shops in Britain, putting 603 jobs at risk.
iwoca launches support for Yorkshire’s female business owners
Europe’s leading small business lender, iwoca, has launching a new support initiative for women business owners in Yorkshire as local data suggests female workers in the region have been more affected by the pandemic than many other parts of the UK.