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2 days ago3 min read
The Allure & Benefits Of Going To The Beach
The beach holds an undeniable charm that has drawn humans to its shores for centuries. Whether we’re seeking a moment of tranquility, a...


4 days ago3 min read
Bagnalls Apprentices See Huge Awards Success!
National Apprenticeship Week, running from 10th–14th February, is a time to celebrate apprentices and their contribution to businesses...


4 days ago4 min read
The Enduring Rise of Indian Food in the UK
Indian food has become as quintessentially British as a Sunday roast. From aromatic curries simmering in restaurants to ready-made meals...


7 days ago3 min read
Bonsai: More Than Just A World Of Little Plants!
In the world of gardening and horticulture, there exists a unique and fascinating movement that has captured the hearts of enthusiasts...


17 hours ago4 min read
Essential Spending Returns To Growth In January
Credit and debit card spending grew 1.9 per cent year-on-year in January – the highest uplift since March 2024, but remaining lower than...


19 hours ago3 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...


3 days ago3 min read
UK Private Equity Deal Activity Rebounds In 2024
Total private equity investment activity in the UK rose by 4.4% in 2024, with deal values increasing to their highest level for two...


7 days ago3 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 63 min read
Barclays Offers Mortgage Boost To Home Buyers, Without A Larger Deposit
Average age of first-time buyer in the UK rose to almost 34 last year, according to Barclays’ proprietary data, as people increasingly...


Feb 62 min read
Small Firms Hope Base Rate Cut Will Mean Lower Borrowing Costs
Responding to the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s vote to cut the base rate to 4.5%, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)...


Feb 33 min read
CEOs Undeterred By Uncertain Business Landscape
CEO optimism strengthens, although 43% say they won’t fully achieve transformation goals. 56% of global CEOs expect to actively pursue...


Jan 272 min read
Private Sector Expects Activity To Fall Again
Private sector firms expect another significant fall in activity over the next three months (weighted balance of -22%), according to the...


Jan 273 min read
Food & Drink Exports Continued To Fall In 2024
Food and drink exports have continued to fall in Q3, with exports in the first nine months of 2024 down 10.2% to £16.3 billion, driven by...


Jan 272 min read
Retail Sales Slump Continues Into January
Year-on-year retail sales volumes fell at a faster pace in January, extending the sector’s downturn into a fourth consecutive month....


Jan 272 min read
Growth, Profitability & Ambitious Expansion Plans For Urban Pubs & Bars
Urban Pubs & Bars (“UPB”), London’s largest independent pub and dining group, has announced a record-breaking EBITDA of £8.7m for the...


Jan 273 min read
British Manufacturers Could Slash Energy Bills With A Clear Strategy
Manufacturers are still being hit with soaring gas and electricity prices, and while the record highs of early 2022 have abated, many...

Jan 241 min read
774,000 Hospitality Workers Dragged Into New NICs Threshold
New analysis from UKHospitality reveals that a fifth of hospitality’s workforce will be dragged into the new employer NICs threshold for...


Jan 222 min read
Private Sector Expects Steep Decline In Activity Into 2025
Private sector firms expect activity to fall in the three months to March (weighted balance of -24%), according to the CBI’s latest...


Jan 213 min read
Co-op Announces £820K Sustainability Fund For British farmers
Co-op announces further backing for British farmers with a new £820K fund to support sustainable farming efforts, building on the...


Jan 211 min read
UK Labour Market: A Long, Bleak Run Starts Here
According to the Office for National Statistics, the unemployment rate in the UK climbed to 4.4% between September and November,...


Jan 202 min read
No Holiday Cheer For Retailers
Retailers reported a moderate fall in year-on-year sales volumes for December, according to the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey....