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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


EMR Joins £11 Million CirculaREEconomy Project
EMR, a global leader in sustainable materials, is continuing its mission to develop advanced circular supply chains for rare-earth...
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Nestlé Cereals Welcomes Dr. Brian Mathew MP To Staverton Site
Dr. Brian Mathew, Member of Parliament for Melksham and Devizes, visited the Cereal Partners site in Staverton, the home of Shredded Wheat...
Jul 29, 20252 min read


Geopolitical Risk & Macroeconomic Turmoil Top List Of Global Concerns
In every region except North America, geopolitical instability is seen as the biggest short-term threat to business for the fourth year...
Jul 29, 20253 min read


Nearly 500,000 SMEs Have Missed Tax Deadlines
Nearly 500,000 SMEs say they have missed tax payment deadlines in the past three years with 19% of them admitting to missing five or more...
Jul 29, 20252 min read


UKWA Survey Shows Workforce Matters Top Concern For Members
A recent survey by the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), the leading trade body for the warehousing sector, has highlighted workforce...
Jul 28, 20252 min read


UK Secures £2 Billion Investment From Major Korean Bank
New collaboration between the UK government and a top Korean banking company will unlock £2 billion of investment into Britain, boosting...
Jul 28, 20252 min read


UK Employers Now Find It Harder To Hire Skilled Mid-Level Talent
58% of UK business leaders report that they find it more difficult to hire skilled mid-level talent now compared to three years ago. With...
Jul 28, 20253 min read


Hospitality Tech Start-Up Raises Over £500,000 In Pre-Seed Round
UK-based hospitality technology company Inntelo AI has raised more than £500,000 in a pre-seed funding round to fuel its commercial...
Jul 28, 20253 min read


SME Business Owners Keep Working On Their Holiday
Over three-quarters of small business owners will carry on working while they are on their holiday, according to a survey by Purbeck...
Jul 28, 20252 min read


Family Farm Tax Will Not Achieve Government Intentions
As the draft legislation for the Finance Bill is laid out, the NFU is urging the government to look at its alternative ‘clawback’...
Jul 28, 20253 min read


Chetwood Bank Journey Continues With Balance Sheet Milestone
Chetwood Bank has announced that its balance sheet has exceeded £5 billion for the first time, marking another significant step in the...
Jul 28, 20251 min read


The Declining High Street: A Tale of Challenges And Transformation
For generations, the UK high street has been the beating heart of towns and cities across the country. It's where people shopped, dined,...
Jul 24, 20253 min read


Trust, The Currency Of Continuity For Family Businesses
In family businesses, trust isn’t just a virtue—it’s the cornerstone of success. While strategy, financial discipline, and innovation all...
Jul 21, 20254 min read


Harsh Personal Guarantees Will Chill Growth Ambitions
Heavy-handed personal guarantees are “shackling” ambition and risk holding back the growth the economy needs, the Federation of Small...
Jul 17, 20252 min read


The Emotional Ties That Shape Decision-Making In Family Firms
In a typical boardroom, decisions are driven by data, profit margins, and shareholder value. In a family business, those same decisions...
Jul 16, 20254 min read


Leaders Who Don't 'Walk The Talk' Suffer Setbacks
Leaders who say one thing but do another aren’t just letting their teams down — they’re harming their own performance too, according to...
Jul 16, 20252 min read


The AI Age: The Disruption to the UK Workforce
In today's world, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer the stuff of science fiction, the UK job market stands on the cusp of a...
Jul 15, 20253 min read


HSBC Agrees To Sell UK Life Insurance Manufacturing Business
HSBC Bank plc, a wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, has entered into a binding agreement to sell its UK life insurance entity,...
Jul 15, 20251 min read


The Key Challenges Facing UK Business Leaders Today
Leading a business in the UK today demands more than just commercial acumen. In a climate shaped by uncertainty, evolving workforce...
Jul 14, 20253 min read


Skipton Business Finance Backs Sheffield Fine Fragrance Distributor
Skipton Business Finance has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the UK’s growing independent business sector by providing a...
Jul 11, 20252 min read
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