The Autumn Budget is set for 26 November 2025, and all eyes are on Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares her second major fiscal statement. With borrowing still high, inflation proving stubborn, and growth flatlining, the government faces one of the toughest balancing acts in years. Reeves has signalled her intention to build extra “headroom” […]
Running a business is never without challenges, but 2025 has tested SMEs in particular. Inflation is proving sticky, interest rates remain elevated despite recent cuts, and costs across wages, fuel, and energy show little sign of easing. Against this backdrop, financial planning has never been more important. Here are five practical tips to help SMEs […]
Inflation might be easing in the headlines — but on the ground, UK farmers know the story is far from over. Input prices are stubbornly high, selling prices are unpredictable, and the gap between the two is tightening. From the cost of diesel to the price of a pint of milk, farming in 2025 has […]
