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Chancellor announces increase to National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage

The UK’s Living Wage will increase to £12.71 per hour and the Minimum Wage for 18-20-year-olds will rise to £10.85, Rachel Reeves has announced. A...

Chancellor to ‘raise living wage’ in the Autumn Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce in the Budget on 26 November an increase to the national living wage, according to press reports. According to The...

Wages outpace inflation but bosses are ‘bracing for change’

Wages are still ahead of inflation in both the public and private sectors, according to newly published official figures. In real terms, pay rose 3.4%...

Surprise fall in unemployment to 4.9%: Reaction from business groups and experts

The UK's unemployment decreased unexpectedly in the three months to February. It fell to 4.9%, the Office of National Statistics, and went against predictions that...

SMEs ‘may turn their backs on apprenticeships’ due to high costs and economic shocks

UK SMEs are already struggling to fund apprenticeships and further economic shocks in the pipeline may force firms to reject them completely despite the...

A guide to regulations small businesses need to know in 2026, including Employment Rights Act and Making Tax Digital

There are several rules and regulations small business owners need to be aware of 2026. Read our regularly updated guide. 1 February 2026: Increases to...

Government urged to take action on ‘unparalleled cost pressures’ faced by small businesses from April

Small businesses face a cost crunch that could push many to breaking point so the government needs to take urgent action to help, the...

UK unemployment hits near five-year high | Reaction from business groups and experts

The UK’s unemployment rate reached an almost five-year high of 5.2% in the last three months of 2025. Data from the Office of National Statistics...

Government announces extra business rates support for pubs and music venues

The government has unveiled extra support on business rates for pubs in England, after weeks of criticism that changes announced in the Autumn Budget...

SMEWeb’s top 15 most popular articles of 2025

It has been a busy year at SMEWeb.com. Here are 2025's top 15 most popular posts. Autumn Budget 2025: What small businesses need to...
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