Policymakers need to draw up a new set of rules to oversee online content, the founder of Facebook has said.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Downing Street warns BBC TV licence fee is to be axed
Downing Street has threatened the scrap the BBC’s TV licence fee and turn it into a subscription service.
Government are ‘not involved’ in talks with China over HS2
The Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said the government are not in talks with China over building HS2.
JCB cuts working hours for 4,000 UK employees as coronavirus hits suppliers
JCB has become the first big UK manufacturer to cut production as a result of the coronavirus outbreak hitting suppliers in China.
Royal Bank of Scotland tries to forget bailout past with name change to NatWest Group
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) says it is to change its name to NatWest Group later this year as it commits to a new future following the taxpayer bailout of 2008.
Bitcoin bounces back over $10,000 amid coronavirus concerns
Bitcoin has bounced back above $10,000 (£7,731), fuelled by investors seeking a safe haven amid fears over the economic impact of the coronavirus.
Half a million UK businesses are in significant financial distress
Across the UK, almost half a million businesses are in significant financial distress.
Britain’s largest shopping centre’s future in question as emergency cash talks fail
The future of one of Britain’s largest shopping centre owners is hanging in the balance after a Hong Kong-listed investor backed out of talks to become a cornerstone shareholder in an emergency fundraising.
Tariffs pose threat as Scotch whisky hits export high
Exports of Scotch whisky have risen to a new high, despite the introduction of tariffs in the United States.
UK could ban sale of petrol and diesel cars in 12 years
The government could ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars in 2032, three years earlier than previously suggested, the transport secretary has said.
Canadian industries to follow in 2020
In today’s ever-changing world, led by the development of modern technology, there are several industries that can be further developed in the coming months and years.
UK could take £16bn a year hit to economy unless nature is protected
The UK could be taking a £16bn a year hit to its economy by 2050 unless urgent action is taken to protect nature, a report has warned.
Ocado chief Tim Steiner paid £59m despite record loss
The top five executives at Ocado are to share an £88 million payday, despite the online retailer suffering a £215 million loss in its last financial year.
Tech giants risk fines or ban for failing to protect children
Social media companies could be fined, prosecuted or barred from operating in Britain under plans to regulate technology companies for the first time, the government will say today.
Challenger bank N26 set to shut all UK accounts in April
Challenger bank N26 is closing accounts for UK customers on 15 April, blaming difficulties created by the Brexit process.