By: Jennifer Sieg

SME Correspondent Jennifer Sieg is an SME correspondent and editor of Ambition A.M., City A.M.'s weekly newsletter for all things entrepreneurship. She is also the host of Founder Favourites podcast, interviewing some of the UK's most interesting and up-and-coming founders. Email: jennifer.sieg@cityam.com

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Christmas waste drove me crackers – now I sell reusable ones

December 19, 2023

City A.M. meets the entrepreneur who started a reusable Christmas cracker business after being shocked by the waste from a festive party.
Insolvencies surged in November, confirming 2023 is set to be the worst year for corporate collapses since 2009

December 15, 2023

The number of insolvencies in November was 2,466, a 21 per cent increase from the same month in the previous year.
Naked Wines continues to cut costs as it reports another drop in sales

December 15, 2023

Naked Wines continues to slash costs as the online booze retailer looks to leave behind what was a disappointing year for sales. The business that introduces customers to independent winemakers has today reported in its half year results a total revenue of £132.3m, down 20 per cent from £165.8m last year. However, the loss-making firm [...]
Thames Water appoints new £850,000 boss in attempt to turn tide

December 14, 2023

Thames Water has a new boss, Chris Weston, as it attempts to turn the page on a miserable few years
Fear within UK small businesses peaks as economy shrinks

December 13, 2023

Fear within UK small businesses has peaked today as the 0.3 per cent fall in October's GDP reignites a surge in economic concerns.
Lending to SMEs drops for fifth straight quarter as MPs probe access to funding

December 13, 2023

Lending to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) has fallen by 20 per cent in its fifth consecutive quarterly drop, according to new figures from the banking trade body, as major lenders face scrutiny from MPs.
Regulator to clamp down on post-Brexit credit and debit card fees

December 13, 2023

An “unduly high” surge in credit and debit card interchange fees has cost UK businesses an extra £150m to £200m in the past year, the Payment System Regulator (PSR) has found. As a result, the regulator has proposed a price cap to protect UK businesses from overpaying, as it believes a significant raise in fees [...]
FCA raises concerns over how firms deal with customers’ cash balances amid ‘double dipping’ practices

December 12, 2023

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has raised concerns over how firms deal with interest earned on customers' cash balances.
How Sculpture Source is carving a niche for the world of 3D artwork

December 12, 2023

How do you sell a 3D artwork online? Polly Bielecka of Sculpture Source tells Jennifer Sieg that even the world of sculpture can have a digital side
Unilever probed over ‘greenwashing’ concerns – and use of green leaves

December 12, 2023

Unilever are under the microscope over 'greenwashing' accusations - with criticism over their use of 'green leaves'

Starmer defends Burnham snub: ‘The fight is with Reform’

Rolex and DP World Tour sign long-term partnership extension

High Noon play review: New ground for the West End’s Westerns

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