SMMT says high costs and uncertain volumes are pushing UK automotive suppliers into distress, and calls for a £130m Automotive Productivity Accelerator.
By Amy Ingham · 13 Nov 2026
UK GDP growth rose to 0.7 per cent between July and September, ONS figures show, as AI investment lifted output, though economists expect a slowdown.
By Jamie Young · 12 Nov 2026
Digital and tech companies received 0.08 per cent of UK Export Finance support over five years, analysis by law firm Sullivan & Worcester has found.
By Amy Ingham · 12 Nov 2026
Nearly half of UK workers say the mental load of bills, childcare and caring duties is harming their careers, according to new research from Bupa.
By Jamie Young · 12 Nov 2026![A young person working in a print factory It forms part of the National Mission on Work Experience, which aims to create 200,000 additional placements. Pupils in years 10 and 11 can split their days across several firms, such as a café, an accountant and a retailer, reducing the time asked of any one business. Firms will get toolkits, expert advice and help finding candidates. Would your business take on a pupil for a few days? Read the full story: [ARTICLE URL] #SmallBusiness #WorkExperience #Skills](https://bmmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/shutterstock_2591249229-850x478.jpg)
A government-backed campaign launching tomorrow asks small businesses for 50,000 of the 200,000 new work experience placements for 14 to 16-year-olds.
By Amy Ingham · 12 Nov 2026
The advertising watchdog has ruled that a Grind coffee ad claiming carbon positive delivery misled consumers by omitting how the status was achieved
By Jamie Young · 11 Nov 2026
Yorkshire AI adoption among SMEs is the lowest of any UK region at 64 per cent, research finds, as Intuit brings free AI training to Barnsley on Friday.
By Amy Ingham · 11 Nov 2026
Amazon drone delivery service Prime Air has won what it calls a world-first Sail 4 authorisation from the CAA, opening it to 8,000 Darlington households.
By Amy Ingham · 11 Nov 2026
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