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Shepherd Neame Scoops Multiple Awards For Beers, Pubs & People
Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, is celebrating a number of accolades received throughout October, recognising the quality of its beers, the success of its pubs and the achievements of its team members.
Oct 163 min read
As UK Export Growth Slows, Expert Highlights the Evolving Role of Shipping Containers
Seventy years after a converted oil tanker carried the first standardised steel boxes from New Jersey to Texas, the shipping container remains the basic unit that global trade is built on.
Oct 153 min read
Business Rates Shake-Up Risks Creating Uncertainty For UK SMEs
Small and medium-sized businesses face fresh uncertainty over how future business rates changes could affect their plans for growth, investment and recruitment.
Oct 134 min read
Glasgow City Council Appoints CBRE To Develop Business Case For Glasgow
Glasgow City Council has appointed CBRE to develop the business case for a potential growth fund for central Glasgow, exploring how public and private sector investment could work together.
Oct 83 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
Global Outlook Weakens – CBI Industrial Trends Survey
Manufacturing output volumes were broadly unchanged in the quarter to April, according to the CBI's latest quarterly Industrial Trends...
May 7, 20254 min read
Business Confidence Falls But Remains Higher Than Start Of Year
After a strong first quarter, business confidence fell by 10 points in April to 39%, according to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer,...
May 6, 20253 min read
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