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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 282 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 122 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 213 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 75 min read


Half Of Workers Looking For A New Job
Nearly half of UK workers are prioritising landing a new role this year according to research by recruitment specialist Pertemps which...
Feb 171 min read


Plenty Of Consumer Brands Have No Social Commerce Strategy
Research unveiled today has revealed that almost a third (30%) of marketers at global consumer brands admit they don’t yet have a social...
Feb 172 min read


Empathy Is The Antidote To Failing IT Consultancy Practices
Leading UK technology consultancy highlights why empathy and business-led solutions are creating success beyond their cookie-cutter,...
Feb 173 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 172 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 174 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 142 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 132 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 132 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 133 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 133 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 132 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 132 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 112 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 72 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 73 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 71 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 73 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 62 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 62 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 55 min read
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