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Leafy Weybridge in Surrey continues to punch well above its weight in the office space market but a growing mismatch between supply and demand could prove crucial, says a regional commercial property specialist.

UK entrepreneurs are confident about their own business prospects in the upcoming tax year, despite pessimism over the wider UK economy, according to new findings from Rathbones.

Family and employee owned insurance firm, TL Dallas, is expanding its footprint in North Yorkshire with a new presence in Harrogate, as the Yorkshire-headquartered firm continues to invest in regional growth.

The uniqueness of Oxford’s retail market is a major contributor to the city’s success while other high streets are suffering, says a regional commercial property specialist.

Business leaders have hailed the success of the sixth annual Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week organised by Hampshire Chamber of Commerce.

“The current situation involving employees who are stranded in the Middle East raises a number of important employment law and HR considerations. Employers will need to approach matters carefully, balancing legal obligations with operational realities and employee welfare."

“The Spring Statement offered little immediate relief for business owners already grappling with a heavy tax burden and persistently rising costs."

RH Amar has completed the move into its new purpose-built headquarters in High Wycombe, marking a major milestone in the company’s 80-year history.

Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber’s Chief Executive and Executive Chairman.

A property finance lender is celebrating its 45th year in business with sights set on an ambitious growth strategy. Dorset-based MSP Capital is marking four and a half decades of helping property developers access funds when they have faced challenges raising capital elsewhere.

Ahead of the government’s Spring Statement on Tuesday 3 March 2026, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is demanding Rachel Reeves takes practical steps to ease pressure and reduce the costs of doing business.

An industry report by leading I&L property company Potter Space, in partnership with Savills, has revealed the scale of a decade of undersupply of sub-100k sq ft I&L space, also referred to as small to mid-box.

Waitrose has announced that it has completed its acquisition of the freehold of Hersham Green Shopping Centre in Surrey.

A rural café and deli in Dumfries and Galloway has strengthened its offering to locals and tourists alike thanks to support from Business Gateway.

Nearly 6,000 high-growth business owners left the UK in just two years between 2024 and 2026, with the greatest proportion working in tech sectors.

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.

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.

Scotland’s leading business support festival is returning to Tayside this month to inspire local entrepreneurs and business owners.

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.

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.