UK SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH FORECASTS FALL TO LOCKDOWN LEVELS
The percentage of UK small businesses predicting growth has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter, plummeting to the low levels seen during the lockdown era of 2020, according to new…
CUPRA opens first UK City Garage in Manchester, expanding its presence in one of its largest markets
Strategically located in St Ann’s Square in Manchester’s city centre, the new space reinforces CUPRA’s presence in the UK, its third-largest market The Manchester City Garage blends modern aesthetics with…
88% OF SMALL BUSINESSES STILL FEEL THREATENED BY THE LONG TAIL FROM THE COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS
The cost of living crisis is far from over for UK small businesses. New research from Novuna Business Finance reveals that 88% of business owners say their enterprise is still…
FIVE-YEAR HIGH FOR PERCENTAGE OF SMALL BUSINESSES EXPERIENCING BARRIERS TO GROWTH
More than eight in ten small business owners (83%) cite barriers holding their businesses back from growing – and in the Manufacturing (96%) sector the figures have hit a 10-year…
The Innovation Equilibrium: Cris Beswick’s Blueprint for Global Giants
In boardrooms from Silicon Valley to Singapore, Cris Beswick has established himself as the go-to advisor for organizations seeking to transform innovation from aspiration to organization-wide capability. His approach, which…
Breaking the Breakfast Table: Why Cris Beswick thinks Strategy, Leadership & Culture Must Dine Together
Cris Beswick has become synonymous with transformational innovation thinking in boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies and government chambers worldwide. As a serial entrepreneur turned strategic advisor, Beswick has spent decades…
Celebrating National Share Scheme Day 2025: Empowering Employees and Boosting Businesses
On May 22, 2025, the United Kingdom observes National Share Scheme Day, an annual event dedicated to highlighting the transformative impact of employee share schemes on businesses and their employees.…
Premier League Drama and Play-off Battles: Football Highlights from May 16, 2025
Friday night football delivered a feast of drama across the UK and Ireland, with Premier League giants clashing in crucial late-season fixtures, while lower league sides fought for promotion glory.…
Bear Rescue – Family of bears rescued from residential home by torchlight
Three Syrian brown bears named Aram, Nairi, and their daughter, Lola, were rescued after years of unimaginable suffering in a backyard in Yerevan, Armenia. Confined to filthy cages and denied…
Blackadders hold their feet to the fire in charity link up with Scotland’s Maggie’s Centres
A team from Blackadders LLP braved a firewalk to raise funds for the Dundee Maggie’s Centre as part of a charity of the year partnership with the cancer support provider.…
🇺🇸 Latest U.S. Trade Tariffs Hit UK Economy: What You Need to Know in 2025
Updated April 25, 2025 🔍 Overview: Why U.S. Tariffs Matter to the UK Right Now The recent announcement of sweeping U.S. trade tariffs by President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves…
BAKKAVOR CREATES 60 LOCAL JOBS AT ITS TILMANSTONE SALADS BUSINESS
Bakkavor today announces it is recruiting for 60 new jobs between now and the end of June, to support a period of growth for the business – which is already…
Research Reveals Sleep Apnoea Significantly Increases Risk of Serious Car Crashes – Leading UK Expert Warns of Hidden Dangers
People with sleep apnoea cause 80% of the most severe crashes. ● People with sleep apnoea are twice as likely to crash their car ● Up to five times more…
UK Inflation Rate Falls to 2.6%: What It Means for the Economy in 2025
The UK inflation rate has dropped to 2.6% in March 2025, marking its lowest point since October 2024. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), this decline is a…
UK Inflation Falls to 2.6% in March, Raising Hopes for Interest Rate Cut
The UK’s annual inflation rate dropped to 2.6% in March 2025, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), marking a continued easing of price pressures…
Awful April? Bring it on! 55% of SMEs plan to expand in the new tax year
33% of UK SMEs are making a good profit and 55% have plans to expand The most profitable location to run a small business is in the West Midlands where…
UK Minimum Wage Increases: What Workers Need to Know from 1 April 2025
From 1 April 2025, millions of workers across the UK will benefit from a significant rise in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates. These increases, announced by…
Jack Draper Makes History with Indian Wells Masters Victory
British tennis sensation Jack Draper has made headlines around the world after clinching his first ATP Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells, defeating Holger Rune in a stunning final performance.…
Betelgeuse: The Red Giant on the Edge of Explosion
For centuries, Betelgeuse has fascinated stargazers and astronomers alike. Nestled in the shoulder of the Orion constellation, this massive red supergiant has long been a standout in the night sky.…
Spring Statement 2025: What to Expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves
Today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver the UK’s 2025 Spring Statement, outlining the government’s economic plans amidst a challenging fiscal landscape. With a backdrop of sluggish growth, rising…
Lowering the tax burden is key to boosting confidence say small businesses – whilst a hiring freeze is the most likely consequence of falling confidence
On the eve of the Spring Statement, more than nine in ten small businesses can think of positive things they would like to see announced that would give them greater…
Maritime Capital join MEUM Group’s Ultra High Net Worth experts
Property wealth guardians Maritime Capital have announced a strategic collaboration with MEUM Group, a leading provider of bespoke concierge services to high-net-worth (HNW) clients. The move sees Maritime Capital become…
Natural Reconnection: How Welsh Holidaymakers Master the Art of Restoration
Welsh holidaymakers have pioneered a distinctive “nature-first, Europe-focused” approach to travel wellbeing that defies typical UK patterns. New research from InsureandGo reveals Wales leads the nation in ‘camping for nature’…
Small business growth forecasts hit 2025 peak for media and marketing sector
As 2025 gets underway, small businesses in the media and marketing sector have been the most likely to predict growth for the first quarter of the year (47%). The positive…
Market concerns take toll on business confidence: Small business outlook in the transport and distribution sector
Growth forecasts in the Transport & Distribution sector have bucked the national trend over the last 12-months. Whereas UK small business confidence rose following the Labour Government taking office in…