Paul Jones

Eddie Jordan, the bold and charismatic Formula One team owner, has died aged 76. A true motorsport maverick, he launched Michael Schumacher’s career, led Jordan Grand Prix to F1 victories, and remained a colourful figure in the sport.

British Airways is poised to post rising profits in 2024 despite ongoing criticism of its customer service and loyalty overhaul, how is CEO Sean Doyle’s multi-billion-pound strategy reshaping the UK’s flagship airline for premium growth

Discover the 110 under-40 British entrepreneurs named in the inaugural Hurun UK Under40s 2024, whose ventures are worth a combined £82bn. Explore the rising stars behind the UK’s newest unicorns.

Small businesses are calling on the chancellor to improve funding access, subsidise AI training, and ease tax burdens. Entrepreneurs warn that rising costs and bureaucracy are stifling growth.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has exhausted the UK’s £9.9bn borrowing buffer, with economists warning she may be forced to raise taxes amid sluggish growth and Trump’s trade war threats.

Former Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ star Charlie Javice faces trial for fraud over her $175m sale of student loan startup Frank to JP Morgan. The case echoes Elizabeth Holmes’ Theranos scandal.

A complex UK tax system is driving up administration costs for both HMRC and businesses, warns the NAO. Calls grow for simplification to ease the burden.

Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China—and potentially the EU—could indirectly harm the UK through slower global trade, higher inflation, and rising borrowing costs.

Innovate UK temporarily halts its £25m Smart Grants scheme for SMEs as oversubscription, low success rates, and a new focus on scalable businesses prompted a major review, with changes set to roll out before summer.

Rachel Reeves unveils a “Thatcher-style” economic boost, backing Heathrow expansion and an Oxford-Cambridge “European Silicon Valley”—but critics say pro-growth pledges clash with new taxes and regulations, leaving businesses demanding quick, decisive action.

Charlie Mullins, former Pimlico Plumbers boss has said that Nigel Farage has urged him to run as a candidate as a Reform UK MP

Keir Starmer launches the “AI Opportunities Action Plan” to position Britain as a global AI leader, pledging flexible regulations, major investments, and 13,000 new tech jobs.

Sara Davies, Dragons’ Den entrepreneur, returns as CEO of Crafter’s Companion through a pre-pack insolvency deal, aiming to save 100 jobs and refocus on core paper crafts.

Rachel Reeves heads government delegation to Davos 2025, meeting global investors and business leaders to boost UK infrastructure and green energy funding.

Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, has sparked controversy by likening Tommy Robinson to Nelson Mandela and predicting he could become UK prime minister. 

Jeff Bezos’s Amazon aims to launch Project Kuiper in the UK, challenging Elon Musk’s Starlink with satellite broadband for homes, businesses, and government clients.

Middle-class parents have welcomed the government’s move to introduce a 20 per cent VAT charge on private school fees, according to education secretary Bridget Phillipson.

Early Revolut crowdfunders stand to turn a £2,300 investment into nearly £1m as the fintech giant’s valuation surges. A limited share sale offers a rare opportunity for small backers to cash in on Europe’s rising fintech star.

More than 10,000 people running small businesses have enrolled in the Help to Grow: Management programme, a government-subsidised training initiative designed to enhance leadership and boost productivity.

61 current and former Vodafone franchisees are suing the telecoms giant for more than £120 million, alleging contract breaches, commission cuts, and harsh penalties that pushed some to financial and emotional breaking point.