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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


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


Land Use Framework Must Enable Farmers To Produce Food
An ambitious Land Use Framework (LUF) needs to give food production the same priority as delivering legislated environmental targets,...
May 2, 20252 min read


Number Of Growing UK Sectors Holds Steady Despite Uncertainty
The number of growing UK sectors held steady in March, according to the latest Lloyds UK Sector Tracker. Compiled using exclusive PMI...
May 2, 20252 min read


Lidl To Invest Half A Billion Pounds In Its Expansion
Lidl GB has announced plans to invest half a billion pounds in its expansion, as the discounter moves forward with plans to open more...
Apr 30, 20252 min read


Spending Review Must Enable Investment In UK Food Security
The NFU has called on the Chancellor to invest in the UK’s food security, which this government has repeatedly stated is critical to...
Apr 29, 20253 min read


Knowledge Exchange & University Collaborations With Business Fall
New data from the Higher Education Business and Community Interaction (HE-BCI) survey reveals a fall in university-business collaboration...
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Care Home Sector Faces Collapse Warns Industry Leader
Social care providers across the UK are "sleepwalking over a cliff edge" according to Dr. Robert Kilgour, Founder and Exec Chair at...
Apr 10, 20253 min read


Confidence Dips Among Financial Services Chiefs
Confidence about future profitability has dipped among financial services leaders, as over 60% are investing more of total revenues in...
Apr 9, 20254 min read


UK And India Growth Opportunities: More To Do
As the UK and India hold their 13th Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) today, April 9th, amid a rapidly changing global economic and...
Apr 9, 20254 min read


Five Tips For Businesses Navigating Fluctuating Trade Prices
During his ‘Liberation Day’ announcement, Donald Trump revealed aggressive measures that will have consequences for trade on an...
Apr 8, 20253 min read


Business Confidence Rebound Continues
Business confidence in March sustains high seen in previous month Business confidence among retail firms rises seven points to almost 10...
Apr 8, 20253 min read


55% Of SMEs Plan To Expand In The New Tax Year
As SMEs across the UK navigate the end of the tax year and brace for an ‘awful April’ of rising bills, driven by fiscal changes such as...
Apr 8, 20253 min read


Hampshire Chamber Responds To Trump Tariffs
Responding to the global tariffs announcement from US President Donald Trump, Hampshire Chamber’s Chief Executive and Executive Chairman...
Apr 7, 20252 min read


New Data Shows Small Business Confidence Remains Sluggish
New data from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) reveals that small firms’ confidence levels are in a rut amid a rising tide of...
Apr 4, 20253 min read


US Tariff Chill To Put SME Exporters At Risk
Responding to the news that tariffs will be imposed on UK firms exporting to the US, Tina McKenzie, Policy Chair of the Federation of...
Apr 3, 20251 min read


Quantifying The Impact Of The Autumn Budget On Family Firms
The Autumn Budget introduced significant changes to the Inheritance Tax (IHT) system, specifically affecting how Business Property Relief...
Apr 1, 20253 min read


Contract Demand Across Professional Services Shows Promising Signs
Demand for contractors across professional services is showing promising signs as employers increasingly turn to temporary experts to...
Mar 20, 20252 min read


39% Of SMEs To Offer Staff Benefits To Mitigate NIC Hike
As the Chancellor prepares her Spring Statement amid ongoing concerns over the rate of inflation, a new survey) of SME decision makers...
Mar 18, 20252 min read


Manufacturing Hits The Buffers As Tax And Cost Increases Bite
Britain’s manufacturers have hit the buffers as a wave of increasing employment taxes and wider business costs bite hard, as well as...
Mar 17, 20253 min read
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