Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines.
Chancellor to unlock billions in finance for small businesses
Tens of thousands of small businesses to receive a boost, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces most significant reforms to small business finance in years. Read more via GOV.UK
Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally
The chief executive of the German car giant Volkswagen Group has confirmed it is looking to cut up to 100,000 jobs – twice as many as previously stated. Read more via BBC News
UK’s alcohol-free beer boom threatened by regulations, trade body warns
BBPA wants content definition for beer to be considered non-alcoholic to be changed from 0.05% to 0.5% Read more via The Guardian
UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
The UK has struck a trade deal with a group of six Gulf states which it says will be worth £3.7bn to the economy. Read more via BBC News.
