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Business Rates Shake-Up Risks Creating Uncertainty For UK SMEs
Small and medium-sized businesses face fresh uncertainty over how future business rates changes could affect their plans for growth, investment and recruitment.
1 day ago4 min read


Glasgow City Council Appoints CBRE To Develop Business Case For Glasgow
Glasgow City Council has appointed CBRE to develop the business case for a potential growth fund for central Glasgow, exploring how public and private sector investment could work together.
6 days ago3 min read


British Airways Unveils Next Phase Of Heathrow Lounge
British Airways unveils next phase of Heathrow lounge transformation with new Terminal 5 lounge.
Oct 74 min read


Lamont Pridmore Calls On Parents To Consider The Cost Of University
With university fees of £9,790 per year in the UK and average monthly living costs whilst studying hitting £1,142 per month, Lamont Pridmore is calling on parents of future students to plan for these costs in advance.
Sep 114 min read


Cynergy Bank Launches Ocean Plastic® Debit Card
Cynergy Bank has introduced one of the UK’s first debit cards made from Parley Ocean Plastic®—a premium material upcycled from marine...
Feb 17, 20252 min read


Small Firms’ Blues Show How Much Government Growth Push Is Needed
Small business confidence hit its lowest recorded point outside the COVID pandemic in the fourth quarter of last year, according to FSB’s...
Feb 17, 20254 min read


Profit Warnings From UK-listed Companies With DB Pension Scheme Reach Four-Year High
UK-listed companies with a Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme issued 81 profit warnings in 2024, the highest annual volume since the...
Feb 14, 20252 min read


Doubling Of Imports Through London Gatwick Will Benefit South East
London Gatwick could provide a significant boost for growth and resilience of freight across the South East, and support unlocking...
Feb 13, 20252 min read


England Rugby Star Helps MSP Capital Boost Strategy
An English rugby hero and former RAF fighter pilot who went on to lead his own strategy consultancy is helping a Dorset firm focus on a...
Feb 13, 20252 min read


Hill Cross Furniture Celebrates 25 Years Of Sustainable Growth And Global Impact
Hill Cross Furniture, the market-leading, family-owned contract furniture supplier, celebrates its 25th anniversary on Valentine’s Day...
Feb 13, 20253 min read


Business Confidence Is Rising Amid Ongoing Geopolitical And Economic Issues
Business confidence amongst UK CEOs is growing, despite ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges, according to the latest...
Feb 13, 20253 min read


Employees Call For More Wellbeing Support From Employers
Only 51% of part-time and full-time workers in the UK feel their employers provide support, resources or initiatives that improve their...
Feb 13, 20252 min read


French Business School Applications Surge Whilst UK Decline
Applications to French business schools showed strong growth in 2024, with 74% of programmes reporting an increase, found a new report by...
Feb 13, 20252 min read


Government Must Embrace Warehousing As ‘Engine For Growth’
Funding for programmes to drive innovation in logistics and encourage young people into the sector must be included in the Government’s...
Feb 11, 20252 min read


Funding Enables JST To Complete Acquisition
JST Ports & Logistics Holdings Ltd, located in Ayr, Scotland, has acquired Essex-based RFS Works Ltd backed by £11.7 million funding...
Feb 7, 20252 min read


Small Business Growth Forecasts Fall
The percentage of UK small business owners predicting growth (33%) has dipped to a nine-month low, according to the latest quarterly data...
Feb 7, 20253 min read


Funding Package Transforms Future For Medical Supplies Firm
Leonard Curtis has helped secure a transformative funding package for Forma-Care (UK) Ltd, a major supplier of continence care products...
Feb 7, 20251 min read


Global Opportunities At Hampshire Networking Event
Solent Freeport has sponsored a major global networking event designed to open pathways towards international partnerships for businesses...
Feb 7, 20253 min read


SME'S Cut Debt By £4.4 Billion Across 2024
Analysis of the Bank of England’s data in Ebury’s SME Borrowing Tracker shows that SMEs decreased their debt by £4.4 billion across 2024,...
Feb 6, 20252 min read


Northcote Equity Announces £160M First And Final Close Of Maiden Fund
Northcote Equity (‘Northcote’), a newly established private equity firm, announces the first and final close of its maiden fund,...
Feb 6, 20252 min read


The Rise And Significance Of Bitcoin
Bitcoin, a decentralised digital currency, has captured the world’s attention since its inception in 2008. Its creator, known by the...
Feb 5, 20255 min read


The Significance Of Culture On Family Businesses
Family businesses play a pivotal role in economies around the world, accounting for a significant portion of global GDP and employment....
Feb 5, 20253 min read


Navigating The Complexities Around Succession Planning
Family business succession planning is a complex and challenging process that involves transferring leadership and ownership from one...
Feb 4, 20254 min read


Financial Recruitment Bolstering UK Economy
Recruitment within finance and accounting (F&A) remains resilient across the country, with employers revealing intentions to increase...
Jan 30, 20252 min read
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