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UK entrepreneurs are confident about their own business prospects in the upcoming tax year, despite pessimism over the wider UK economy, according to new findings from Rathbones.

Leading law firm Farrer & Co has announced the election of Richard Lane as its next Senior Partner. He will take up the role on 1 May 2026, succeeding Jeremy Gordon, who will be retiring from the firm next year.

Hendy Foundation, the charitable organisation affiliated with the family-run Hendy car dealer group, has donated nearly £5,000 to The Allendale Centre to help fund a kitchen upgrade.

Latest insight on key cyber threats was high on the agenda as representatives of more than 25 charities and non-profit organisations attended a law firm’s seminar on how to operate safely online.

St Austell Brewery has announced a £25,000 donation to A Band of Brothers (ABOB) Cornwall, a charity transforming the lives of young men through mentorship and long term community support.

A top BMX rider who has fought his way back from a major spinal injury is to compete in the sport’s world championships with help from geospatial data services provider ODCGIS.

Champ Rugby is delighted to announce a multi-year partnership with contract caterer Elior UK, becoming the title sponsor of the Rugby Football Union’s (RFU) Tier 2 competition, in a relationship built on shared values, community impact and a commitment to health and wellbeing.

Investment in a Nottingham based motor dealership is driving sales, service and recruitment through the roof after a newly launched van centre achieved 60 sales in just six weeks, smashing its annual target.

UK top 10 accountancy firm Azets has appointed a new insolvency practitioner on the South Coast as business demand grows.

Professor Sir Mike Ferguson, one of Scotland’s pre-eminent scientists, was recognised for his outstanding research career when he received a Lifetime Achievement Award during a night of celebration for the University of Dundee.

Property finance lender MSP Capital has appointed its first dedicated IT & Transformation Director as it readies systems and processes for a projected loan book worth £750 million over the next five years.

The UK economy unexpectedly failed to grow in January, ahead of the outbreak of the Iran war. Official figures revealed zero growth for the month – a much weaker figure than had been predicted and followed sluggish growth of 0.1% in December.

Family and employee owned insurance firm, TL Dallas, is expanding its footprint in North Yorkshire with a new presence in Harrogate, as the Yorkshire-headquartered firm continues to invest in regional growth.

The uniqueness of Oxford’s retail market is a major contributor to the city’s success while other high streets are suffering, says a regional commercial property specialist.

To coincide with Food Waste Action Week (9-15th March), St Austell Brewery is marking one year of its award-winning waste initiative with a dramatic uplift in recycling and a new commitment to tackling food waste across its whole business.

With artificial intelligence rapidly reshaping the modern workplace, many employees are caught between curiosity and concern.

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, many families will be rushing to buy flowers, book brunch or grab a last minute card. UK spending reaches into the billions each year, but new research suggests the perfect gift might depend entirely on your mum’s age.

The first detailed account of the battle in which the world’s most famous tank, Tiger 131, was captured has finally been told.

An Edinburgh-based tour operator is turning a personal storytelling project into a sustainable tourism activity thanks to tailored guidance from Business Gateway.

A village pub in south Warwickshire is once again proving it has the recipe for success after scooping a string of awards for five of its pies.