Labour has tabled a cross-party motion to try to stop a future prime minister pushing through a no-deal Brexit against the wishes of MPs.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
John Lewis to offer building and home renovating services to customers
John Lewis is planning to expand its offering from furnishing homes to extending and renovating them.
UK wage growth faster than expected as unemployment hits 40 year low
Wage growth beat market and economist expectations in the three months from February to April.
Landlords hold Green’s Arcadia retail empire fate in their hands ahead of crunch vote
Shopping centre owner Intu is planning to vote against Sir Philip Green’s revised proposals to save his Arcadia retail empire.
Virgin Trains fights for survival after franchise partner ban
Virgin Trains is launching a bid for survival today with plans for a budget rail service where standing in carriages is not allowed.
UKs small business owners are unsatisfied with their accountants
Despite client experience being one of the most important drivers of growth for an accounting firm, new research has revealed that many small business owners wouldn’t recommend their current advisor to someone else.
UK phone firms demand clarity from government over Huawei
The UK risks losing its position as a world leader in mobile connectivity, Britain’s mobile operators are warning.
Government urged to introduce new audit regulator legislation before end of 2019
The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors has today urged the government to introduce legislation to establish a new audit regulator before the end of 2019 ‘under the swiftest possible parliamentary timetable’.
Debenhams to downsize thirty shops in attempt to save retailer
Debenhams is to shrink about a third of its remaining department stores in a final attempt to survive online competition.
Car factory closures put UK GDP growth in reverse
Britain’s economy shrank far more sharply than expected in April as car factory closures planned in case of a no-deal Brexit took their toll.
FSB says UK Small companies fear year of stagnation
A record low number of small businesses are expecting to grow this year and their owners are in despair about Brexit and rising labour costs.
MPs to launch investigation into British Steel collapse
MPs are to launch an inquiry into the UK’s steel industry after the collapse of one of the sector’s biggest firms.
Glasgow and Aberdeen airports hit by second strike in a week
The second of two 12-hour strikes has begun at Glasgow and Aberdeen airports.
May bank holiday 2020 changed for VE Day anniversary
Next year’s early May bank holiday will be moved back by four days for the whole of the UK to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
UK signs post-Brexit free trade deal with South Korea
The UK and South Korea have signed an in principle free trade agreement (FTA) that seeks to maintain existing trade arrangements post-Brexit.