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Scotch & Soda Announces Creative Collaboration With Royal Delft
Scotch & Soda, the Amsterdam-based fashion brand, is proud to announce a collaboration with the Dutch institution Royal Delft, celebrating the intersection of contemporary fashion and centuries-old Dutch craftsmanship.
Jun 83 min read


Cakes Brought To Life Through Illustration In DJCAD Graduate
Illustrator Lauren Morsley, a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone Collage of Art & Design, part of the University of Dundee, and Dundee and Fife based Fisher & Donaldson have together launched a new range of mechanise.
May 283 min read


2026 Family Business Road Trip Set To Showcase The Strength And Diversity Of UK Family Firms
Family Business United is delighted to announce the launch of its 2026 Family Business Road Trip, a six-week journey across the UK celebrating the innovation, resilience and community impact of family-owned firms.
Apr 32 min read


Built To Last: The Enduring Story Of George Bence & Sons
In the heart of Cheltenham, tucked along Fairview Road, stands a business that has quietly outlasted empires, economic swings and the relentless march of modern retail.
Mar 313 min read


Private Sector Anticipates Broad-Based Contraction
Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the next three months (weighted balance of -18%), extending a run of negative...
Aug 1, 20252 min read


Not A Tech Bubble YET But The Market Is Stretched
US and European stock futures rallied recently after explosive earnings from Big Tech renewed optimism over corporate profitability....
Jul 31, 20253 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


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


Livestock Price Surges Leave Many Farms Underinsured
Farmers are being urged to reassess their livestock insurance cover due to rising cattle values. Toby Baker, a seasoned rural insurance...
Jul 15, 20252 min read


West Midlands Need To Act Now To Become Leader In The Green Economy
The West Midlands must act fast if it is to bridge a net zero skills gap and become a leader in the green economy, a new report has...
Jul 14, 20252 min read


Consumer Confidence Rises, As Summer Holiday Season Begins
With the majority of UK households feeling financially secure, the economy is set for a summer boost related to 70% of people heading on...
Jul 14, 20253 min read


One In Five SME's Will Struggle To Pay Tax Bills
Around one in five SMEs believe it will become more difficult to pay tax bills in the year ahead as business tax rises come into effect,...
Jul 10, 20252 min read


Bitcoin Hits New All Time High!
Bitcoin surged above $112,000 this week for the first time, driven by mounting political momentum, regulatory repositioning, and...
Jul 10, 20253 min read


Growth In Mortgage & Rental Spending Slows For Fourth Month In Row
Data from Barclays Property Insights shows that rent and mortgage spending grew 4.3 per cent year-on-year in June, marking the fourth...
Jul 7, 20253 min read


Deloitte CFO Survey: UK Rises Up The List Of Attractiveness
Deloitte’s latest survey of UK Chief Financial Officers shows that finance leaders see the UK as the most attractive destination when it...
Jul 7, 20252 min read


New Employment Bill Timetable Will Bring Wave Of Disruption
Responding to the Government’s roadmap setting out how it will deliver its new package of additional employment legislation through Make...
Jul 2, 20253 min read


Private Sector Growth Expectations Remain Weak
Private sector companies expect activity to fall at a firm pace in the three months to September (weighted balance of -18%), according to...
Jul 2, 20252 min read


US Becomes Less Of A Growth Target For UK Manufacturers
Manufacturers’ opinion of the United States (US) as a growth market for exports have fallen sharply, with the US slipping out of the top...
Jun 16, 20253 min read


Retail Sentiment Falls At The Sharpest Rate In Five Years
Sentiment amongst retailers fell at the sharpest rate in five years in May, with the net balance of firms expecting their business...
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Manufacturing Output Falls At Joint-Steepest Pace In Four Years
Manufacturing output volumes fell in the three months to May, at the joint-steepest pace since August 2020, according to the CBI’s latest...
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Consumer Card Spending Increases 4.5% In April
Consumer card spending grew 4.5 per cent year-on-year in April – the greatest uplift seen since June 2023, and above the most recent CPIH...
May 27, 20254 min read


Hampshire Chamber Responds To UK-EU Deal
Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber Chief Executive and Executive Chairman, said: “Barriers to trade do no-one any good. While full details...
May 20, 20251 min read


Tax Changes Prompt More UK Entrepreneurs To Sell Their Business
More UK entrepreneurs are considering selling their business following tax changes, according to a recent survey of 4,000 UK adults...
May 12, 20252 min read


Over 40% Of UK Universities In Deficit, Sparking Warnings
The Office for Students (OfS) reveals that financial pressures continue to mount across UK universities, with more than 40% now operating...
May 12, 20251 min read
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