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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Deliveroo TV advert banned for being misleading
A TV ad for Deliveroo has been banned for suggesting the food delivery firm could deliver anywhere in the UK.
California passes global landmark gig economy rights bill
Lawmakers in California have passed a law that paves the way for gig economy workers to get holiday and sick pay.
16 shops shut down every day on UKs High Streets
On average 16 shops are closing every day as retailers restructure their businesses and more shopping moves online.
Honda unveils its electric vision strategy for Europe at Frankfurt Motor Show
Honda made several announcements today at 2019 Frankfurt motor show, giving more detail than ever before on its “Electric Vision” strategy for Europe.
BMW could cut shifts at Mini plant in event of no-deal Brexit
Workers at the Mini plant in Oxford could see their shifts cut in the event of a no-deal Brexit, BMW’s finance chief has announced.
Start-ups slump as entrepreneurs wait for Brexit certainty
The number of new start-ups in the UK fell sharply last year and established firms scaled back their growth ambitions due to Brexit uncertainty, according to new data looking at the health of the grassroots economy.
Fears of recession subside after economy bounces back in July
Fears that Britain could fall into recession have eased after the economy stabilised in July.
No 10 tells BA to ‘sort out’ its pay dispute with pilots
British Airways and its pilots have been urged by Number 10 to “sort out” the dispute which has seen pilots walk out in a row over pay.
Lloyds facing up to £1.8bn in fresh PPI costs
Lloyds Banking Group is facing an extra bill of up to £1.8bn to cover a late rush of claims for the mis-selling of Payment Protection Insurance (PPI).
Brexit deal will deliver bigger boost for economy
Leaving the EU with a deal would boost the UK economy more than expected, according to an analysis that warns of starkly different outlooks depending on the outcome of Brexit talks.
RBS rocked by 200,000 PPI claims on deadline day
Royal Bank of Scotland was flooded with payment protection insurance claims on deadline day last month, in an ominous sign for banks as the PPI bill nears £50bn.
Amber Rudd resigns from cabinet & quits Tory party in disgust at Johnson’s purge
Amber Rudd has resigning from the cabinet and quitting the Conservative Party in disgust at Boris Johnson’s “purge” of the party and his “failure” to pursue a deal with the EU.
UK businesses would welcome delay to Article 50 Brexit process
With parliament in turmoil and the prospect the UK could potentially be facing an extension to Article 50, businesses would welcome a delay to Brexit.
H&M takes aggressive stance to renegotiate landlord agreements
H&M, the Swedish fashion retailer, has clashed with landlords after demanding punitive terms that mean property owners bear the cost of the rising number of returned clothes.