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Family Businesses Call For Greater Support As 92% Say Current Policies Fall Short
When asked whether they felt the government was doing enough to support family businesses, a resounding 92% of respondents said no.
Oct 28, 20252 min read


Why Gen Z Could Transform The UK’s Small Business Landscape
“Young adults in the UK are brimming with entrepreneurial ambition, but a persistent barrier threatens to stall the next wave of small...
Sep 12, 20252 min read


Support More Young People Into Work
Young people deserve better than unemployment after spending years studying for their exams, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has...
Aug 21, 20253 min read


Bank Of England Cuts Interest Rates
The Bank of England has made a significant decision to cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4% which could mean that borrowing becomes...
Aug 7, 20255 min read


Business Gateway Offers Support To Independent Pharmacy
ProPharm Services, Scotland’s leading independent provider of pharmacy and prescribing support services, has expanded its service offering following support from Business Gateway East Renfrewshire.
3 days ago3 min read


South Coast Lawyers Inundated With Business Ahead Of Tax Change
A south coast legal firm is working its way through a surge of instructions as business owners and directors race to beat an imminent tax deadline.
4 days ago2 min read


Scotland’s Leading Business Supports Local Entrepreneurs
Scotland’s leading business support festival is returning to Tayside this month to inspire local entrepreneurs and business owners.
5 days ago2 min read


Hampshire Chamber Responds To Latest Unemployment Data
Responding to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics on the UK Labour Market showing that unemployment has risen to its highest rate in nearly five years and that wage growth is continuing to slow, especially in the private sector.
5 days ago2 min read


Inheritance Tax Changes To Company Shares And Trusts
For many family businesses, shares in a trading company form a core part of long-term family wealth. Importantly, they’ve historically provided a tax-efficient way to pass on wealth via inheritance.
6 days ago9 min read


Protecting Your Masterpieces, A Guide To Insuring An Art Collection
Owning a valuable art collection is a source of immense pride and personal satisfaction, but it comes with responsibilities that go far beyond curation and display.
Feb 134 min read


Perthshire Food & Drink Business Strengthens Team With Business Gateway
A Perthshire-based food and drink training business has strengthened its internal operations and embraced new digital tools after receiving tailored growth support from Business Gateway.
Feb 113 min read


Outdoor Storage Site In Croydon Acquired By Investment Firm
Property consultancy Vail Williams has successfully negotiated the sale of nearly one-and-a-half acres of industrial outdoor storage (IOS) land in a prime Croydon area.
Feb 52 min read


Accountancy Firm Specialising In SMEs Acquired For Seven-Figure Sum
An accountancy firm has been acquired by Nuvo, marking the company’s arrival in Warwickshire.
Feb 33 min read


‘Record Start’ As MSP Capital Set To Convert £122M Enquiries
Property finance specialist MSP Capital is on track for more growth amid an exceptional rise in demand for its lending solutions from housing developers and other borrowers.
Jan 232 min read


Leonard Curtis Secures £15M Finance Deal For Charles Trent
Leonard Curtis has secured a £15 million refinancing and growth facility for Charles Trent Limited, providing increased working capital and long-term headroom to support continued expansion, investment in innovation and the scaling of its circular-economy operations.
Jan 203 min read


Aberdeenshire Author Pens New Chapter With Support From Business Gateway
Aberdeenshire-based author James E Mack is expanding his creative enterprise with a new live events business thanks to support from Business Gateway.
Jan 192 min read


Urban Pubs & Bars Delivers Its Best Christmas Ever
Urban Pubs & Bars, London’s largest independent pub company, comprising 66 sites, is delighted to announce its strongest Christmas trading performance on record, capping off an exceptional 2025 for the group.
Jan 162 min read


Dumfries And Galloway Photographer Expands Business
A Dumfries and Galloway photographer has expanded her business after receiving support from Business Gateway.
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Dumfries And Galloway Farm Scoops Success With New Gelato Venture
A family-run farm based tourist destination in Castle Douglas has launched a new gelato venture, using milk from its own herd of pedigree Holstein cows to create fresh gelato, after securing support from Business Gateway.
Dec 12, 20252 min read


The Insights Group Demonstrates Resilience And Accelerates Investment
Despite global economic headwinds, The Insights Group Limited delivered a robust performance in 2024/25. Figures filed at Companies House show turnover of £88.9M and operating profit of £12.3M.
Dec 12, 20252 min read


Aberdeenshire Whisky Retailer Toasts To Expansion
An Aberdeenshire whisky specialist is marking its 10-year anniversary with a major expansion, thanks to support from Business Gateway.
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Robinsons Complete £8.4M New Brewhouse And Celebrates The 500th Brew
After more than two years of commissioning, Robinsons Brewery have completed their £8.4 million investment in their new brewery.
Dec 9, 20252 min read


UK University-Business Collaboration Stalling After Decades Of Growth
The UK’s flagship annual barometer of collaboration between universities and industry warns that progress is stalling, with signs of declining business investment, major corporate partnerships contracting, and growing financial strain across universities.
Dec 2, 20253 min read


'The Lidl Effect' Celebrates 1000th Store Milestone
Lidl GB has published its first ever socioeconomic impact report which reveals that it generated £14.5bn in Gross Value Added (GVA) through its operations and supply chain in the financial year 2024 alone.
Dec 2, 20253 min read
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