UK's leading SME business magazine
UK christmas shoppers are spending more in stores and online than last year, with a 2.3% uplift driven by electronics and homeware. discover how black friday spillover, a cautious consumer mood, and late festive footfall are shaping the retail landscape this holiday season.
Flatlining economy prompts Starmer’s warning: ‘no overnight fix’ …
1 day ago · UK economic growth flatlined in Q3, prompting Sir Keir Starmer to warn of no rapid turnaround. With fresh fears of tax hikes and business sentiment sinking, discover what lies ahead for Britain’s stalled recovery in this Business Matters report.
Business Matters is the UK’s largest business magazine.
Business Matters is the UK’s largest business magazine. Established in 1987 Business Matters is the leading magazine brand for UK’s thriving small and medium sized business sector.
UK inflation rises to 2.6% as interest rate decision looms
Dec 18, 2024 · UK inflation climbed to 2.6% in November, fresh data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed, exceeding both the Bank of England’s forecast of 2.4% and the 2.3% recorded in October. The surprise jump marks the second consecutive monthly increase, pushing the headline figure even ...
UK economy set to contract as business confidence hits two-year …
Dec 9, 2024 · Britain’s business community is bracing for a contracting economy as confidence tumbles to its lowest level in almost two years. According to fresh analysis from consultancy BDO, sentiment has taken a sharp hit following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s recent budget, stoking concerns among economists that the UK will end the year in decline.
January 2023 - Business Matters
The Wakelet Microsoft 365 Children’s Parliament backed by The Express, is proud to announce that James Caan CBE, the former Chairman of the UK Government’s Start-up Loans Scheme and former Chairman of The Big Issue, will be joining the organisation as its Enterprise Ambassador.
The Trends Impacting UK Businesses in 2025
6 days ago · Meanwhile, technology continues to dominate headlines. AI is changing how we interact with the world while commanding greater attention and investment. According to Capterra, over three-quarters of UK businesses plan to increase their software budgets in 2025, including a focus on AI. As we enter ...
UK’s small businesses strike upbeat tone for 2025 growth
Dec 10, 2024 · Most of Britain’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are looking ahead to 2025 with confidence, despite lingering economic uncertainties, recent budgetary pressures, and global geopolitical concerns. New survey data from KPMG and Aviva show an optimistic picture emerging among the nation ...
UK SMEs focus on growth initiatives for 2025 amid optimistic …
Dec 6, 2024 · More than 80% of UK small businesses are planning growth-focused initiatives for 2025, reflecting increased optimism as enterprises report a two-year high in growth projections, according to a Novuna Business Finance study. Key areas of focus include boosting new business sales (43%) and reducing ...
subscribe to Business Matters monthly magazine for small …
Every month we publish essential advice from leading industry experts on finance, sales, legal, marketing, regulation and business technology and also case studies to help you to grow your business.