The UK government has dropped a flagship plan to introduce a green taxonomy — a framework designed to standardise carbon emissions calculations and prevent companies from exaggerating their environmental credentials.The decision comes after a public consultation into the proposed policy,

Unemployment in the UK rose to a four-year high of 4.7% in May, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), fuelling expectations that the Bank of England could cut interest rates again in August.The increase from

Confidence among UK small business owners remains strong in 2025, despite persistent cost pressures and economic uncertainty, according to new research from SumUp. The study, which surveyed 750 small business owners and decision makers across the country, offers a snapshot of

Frasers Group, the retail empire founded by Mike Ashley, has warned it expects little to no profit growth in the year ahead, citing mounting concerns over potential tax rises and economic uncertainty following the Chancellor’s upcoming budget.The FTSE 250-listed group—which

Visa, in partnership with the British Retail Consortium (BRC), has announced the winners of its 2025 Let’s Celebrate Towns awards, recognising six standout UK towns for their innovation, resilience, and commitment to economic and community growth.Each winning town will receive

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is to cut up to 500 management roles in the UK as the automotive giant grapples with falling sales and the financial fallout from US import tariffs.The carmaker, which employs more than 30,000 people in the

More than 11,500 companies have been removed from the Companies House register in the past year as part of a nationwide crackdown on economic crime, according to new figures from regulators and law enforcement agencies.The operation, involving the National Crime