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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
Small Businesses Show Big Appetite For Finance
Small businesses are increasing their financial resilience in the face of increasing costs based on the latest analysis of personal...
Jan 9, 20253 min read
75% Of UK Professionals’ Eye New Jobs In 2025
Over three-quarters of UK professionals will be looking for a new job in 2025 – yet only 48% are confident about the job opportunities in...
Jan 9, 20253 min read
Building An Authentic Family Business Narrative
Family businesses hold a unique position in the world of commerce, distinguished not only by their economic contributions but also by the...
Jan 8, 20254 min read
Expanding Overseas: Practical Issues For Family Businesses
Expanding a family business into overseas markets can be both an exciting and challenging endeavour. While the opportunities for growth,...
Jan 8, 20255 min read
Embracing AI In Family Businesses
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries worldwide, and family businesses are no exception. Often characterised by...
Jan 8, 20252 min read
Closing The Digital Skills Gap To Retain A Competitive Edge
According to the Quantifying Data Skills Gap report, almost half of all workers surveyed had not received data skills training despite...
Jan 8, 20253 min read
Unilever Completes £40 Million Investment In UK Food Factory
To support the growth of Unilever’s foods business in the UK, the £40 million investment has doubled total output at Unilever’s Burton...
Jan 7, 20253 min read
New FSB Research Shows Negative Impact Of Employment Plan
New research shows scale to which Labour’s employment plan will harm jobs, lock people out of work and cause spiralling benefits bill....
Jan 6, 20252 min read
Development Bank Backs Popular Coffee Shop Business
A dog-welcoming coffee shop business with premises across south Wales and south-west England is set to grow following a £1.7 million...
Jan 3, 20252 min read
Development Bank Funds Management Buy-Out
The three directors of Pontardawe-based Westward Energy Services have completed a management buy-out enabling the former owners to retire...
Jan 3, 20252 min read
New Acquisition For SWL Ltd
SWL Ltd, the Parent Company of Scottish Woodlands Ltd, has announced the acquisition of RTS Forestry Ltd - creating the UK’s largest...
Jan 2, 20252 min read
Scotland’s Business Chiefs Call For More Support & Investment
The call came at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce annual dinner where First Minister John Swinney, Labour Leader Anas Sarwar MSP and...
Nov 29, 20242 min read
Environment To Inclusivity - SME's Broader Approach To Sustainability
A new report from Novuna Business Finance reveals that small businesses are expanding their definition of sustainability beyond...
Sep 29, 20242 min read
Private Sector Growth Expectations Soften
Private sector firms expect a slight rise in activity over the next three months (weighted balance of +4%), according to the CBI’s latest...
Jul 18, 20242 min read
Devolved Nations See Manufacturing Jobs Boost
But 64k vacancies remain, worth £6bn in lost output Key findings: Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland see manufacturing jobs increase. In...
Jul 15, 20244 min read
Businesses Need To Talk To Staff About The Future Of The Company
Digital staffing agency Coople has surveyed 1000 UK business leaders, inviting them to share their experiences of how economic conditions...
Jul 11, 20243 min read
AAB Announces Key Promotions During Strategic Growth
AAB, a leading professional services firm across the UK and Ireland, has announced the promotion of five team members into key leadership...
Jul 11, 20242 min read
Calls For Businesses To Prioritise Connectivity
A technology expert is urging businesses to ensure they have a secure internet connection - or they could see operations grind to a halt....
Jul 8, 20243 min read
University Students Help To Contribute £329 Million To Local Economies
Each annual cohort of international students at the University of Dundee helps contribute £329 million for the Tayside and Fife...
Jun 24, 20242 min read
High-Profile Data Breaches Highlight Significant Data Threat
The NHS has become the latest organisation to be impacted by a cyber-attack on a third-party supplier providing critical services,...
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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