Tariffs, Trains & Talent: Welcome to 2025

So, what joys has the world brought UK businesses recently?
 

Let’s start with Trump’s tariffs. Yes, they’re back – or at least threatening to be – and they’ve thrown a spanner in the works for countless firms, particularly here in the Midlands. With such a huge automotive presence, it’s not just the big exporters feeling the pressure. The ripple effect is already hitting second- and third-tier suppliers—those who support the businesses that support the exporters. Everyone’s watching their margins, and many are seeing revenue slide.

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