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…
Emily Taylor at DNS Research Federation discusses the launch of the world’s first Global Signals Exchange
The DNS Research Federation (DNS RF) is an Oxford-based, market-leading organisation that uses evidence-based research to provide policy recommendations and outcomes for the Internet industry globally. The data landscape for…
Caution in the face of market change
Leisure & hospitality sector – small business outlook: A snapshot over time from Novuna Business Finance As UK small business confidence enjoyed an election bounce following the election of a…
Adapting to rising costs today – and needing finance to grow tomorrow
Construction sector small business outlook: A snapshot over time from Novuna Business Finance Nationally, small business growth forecasts have fallen during Q1 2025 – with 33% predicting growth by the…
Short-term concern, long-term resilience
Manufacturing small business outlook A snapshot over time from Novuna Business Finance As a new year gets underway, small businesses in the manufacturing sector have been among the least likely…
Lenkie secures £49M to fund business supplier payments and accelerate growth in UK
Transaction-based cashflow management platform has already funded over £70M to underserved SMEs financing bills to over 2,000 suppliers across 40 countries London, UK – 4th March 2025; The SME finance…
The Latest from Dragons’ Den: Big Investments, Success Stories, and Business Challenges
As “Dragons’ Den” continues to capture the imagination of entrepreneurs and viewers alike, recent episodes have brought exciting pitches, lucrative investments, and intriguing business developments. From innovative startups to unexpected…
UK’S FIRST HALAL-CERTIFIED CAT FOOD SET TO LAUNCH BRINGING ETHICAL, HIGH-QUALITY NUTRITION TO FELINE FRIENDS
British pet owners looking for high-quality, ethically produced halal cat food will soon have a groundbreaking new option. Hurayra HALAL Pet Food, the UK’s first HMC halal-certified, premium pet food…
Premium Bonds Prize Fund Rate Cut: What It Means for Savers in 2025
Introduction The UK’s National Savings & Investments (NS&I) has recently announced a reduction in the Premium Bonds prize fund rate, set to take effect from April 2025. This decision has…
UK Inflation Rises in 2025: What It Means for Households and Businesses
Introduction The latest UK inflation data for January 2025 has shown an increase to 3.0%, up from 2.5% in December 2024. This rise, reported by the Office for National Statistics…