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Fundsmith Nears Record Year of Investor Withdrawals

Terry Smith's Fundsmith Equity fund heads for its worst year of outflows, with investors pulling over £5bn. Discover the reasons behind the retreat and the fund's performance. Read the full analysis.

Business Confidence Hits 5-Year Low After Budget

A major survey reveals business confidence has dropped to its lowest level since April 2020 following the recent Budget, with investment and hiring intentions in sharp decline. Read the full analysis.

Gen Z Investor Rescues Byron Burger Chain

Struggling Byron burger chain rescued from third collapse by Gen Z entrepreneur Akshat Tibrewala. £2.5m investment secures future with major rebrand targeting younger audiences. Read the full story.

Class action lawsuits damaging UK economy

The explosion of class action lawsuits and third-party litigation funding is harming Britain's legal stability and economy, with billions claimed in damages. Discover the urgent need for reform.

Retail sales drop 1.1% in pre-Budget blow

UK retail sales fell 1.1% in October, a disappointing start to the festive season. Shoppers turned cautious ahead of the Budget and Black Friday. Discover the full impact on the sector.

UK business confidence in Labour collapses

Over 60% of UK founders label the Labour government as 'anti-business' as hiring and investment freeze ahead of the Autumn Budget. Can Rachel Reeves turn it around?

Consumer confidence falls ahead of Budget 2025

New data reveals a sharp fall in UK consumer confidence amid tax hike fears, while the jobs market shows fragile signs of recovery. London's DLR extension gets a £1.7bn boost. Read the full analysis.

Watchdog warns 100+ firms over online pricing

The UK competition watchdog is cracking down on over 100 companies for online pricing. Learn your consumer rights and how to save money during Sky News Money's Consumer Rights Week.

Pound Falls as Reeves Drops Income Tax Rise Plan

UK gilt yields surge after Rachel Reeves U-turns on income tax hike, sparking investor fears over Labour's fiscal strategy. Discover the market impact ahead of the crucial autumn budget.

SMEs Back Themselves, Not Government Support

A stark confidence gap emerges as 75% of SME leaders are bullish on their 2026 growth, yet only 39% trust the government to help. Discover the impact on UK jobs and investment.

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