Three In Four UK Founders Fear Business Impact From Iran War
Nearly three in four UK scale-up founders fear that the Iran war dragging on will negatively affect their business, according to new research from Helm. When 400 members of Helm, […]
Sage And Village Capital Unveil Second Cohort Of Companies For Impact Entrepreneurship Programme, After 85% Rise In Applications
Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), together with its partner Village Capital, has announced the newest cohort of startups joining the Sage […]
Funding Gap Continues To Hold Women Back As Only 1 In 5 UK Businesses Are Female-Led
While women are gradually gaining ground in UK business leadership, significant gaps persist across sectors, regions, and access to finance. New analysis from Funding Circle, drawing on the UK Gender Index and other […]
International Franchise Show 2026 Returns To Help Thousands Navigate Franchise Ownership With Confidence
The International Franchise Show returns to Excel London on 17th & 18th April 2026 – the UK’s premier event for becoming your own boss and starting your franchising journey. With […]
Women Invest, But Confidence Holds Them Back, Rathbones’ Study Finds
Myth: Women are disengaged from investing. Women are engaged and careful planners, but feel less confident making investment decisions, Rathbones’ survey suggests. 9 March 2026 – Women are just as […]
Small Business Stars Shine With Dame Kelly Holmes And Brian O’Driscoll As Brand Ambassadors
HSBC UK has today announced the three winners of its Small Business Brand Ambassador Competition, which saw three lucky small business owners win sporting legends, Double Olympic Champion Dame Kelly […]
Financial Broker FBX Capital Partners Advises On $35 Million Loan For Unicat Catalyst Technology
London-based financial broker FBX Capital Partners has advised on the successful delivery of a $35 million global Asset-Based Lending (ABL) facility for Unicat Catalyst Technologies. Unicat, a Texas-headquartered supplier of […]
Spring Statement: Rachel Reeves Urged To Reboot Britain As An ‘AI-First Economy’
London: 3 March, 2026 – Chancellor Rachel Reeves should ramp up investment in AI in her Spring Statement to the Commons to reboot Britain’s sluggish economy, according to industry experts. […]
Majority Of Employees Start Trusting AI As It Becomes More Prominent In Healthcare Journeys
38% of UK employees have experienced AI in their most recent healthcare journey 73% trust AI being used in their healthcare journey (diagnosis, treatment, claims, etc.) 44% of UK businesses […]
Navigating Tariffs: How SMEs Can Manage Rising Costs And Stay Resilient
With the ongoing news that the US will be imposing a new 15% tariff on imports from all countries, business finance experts at Funding Circle investigate the impact that this […]
Newton Appoints Benoît Laclau As Senior Partner For Global Energy & Infrastructure
London [02/03/2026]: Newton, the strategic delivery partner working with clients to unlock complex challenges and deliver meaningful impact, has announced the appointment of Benoît Laclau as Senior Partner for Global […]
Spring Statement: Blockbuster Unlikely, But Announcements Could Weigh On UK Economy & Personal Finances
Rathbones, one of the UK’s leading wealth and asset management groups, previewed the Spring Statement on 3 March, 2026, setting out what it could mean for the UK economy and personal […]
Veuve Clicquot Unveils Bold Woman Award Shortlist 2026
London, 26th February, 2026 – The CEO of PizzaExpress, the founder and CEO of the MOBO Awards and the co-founder of Europe’s largest matcha brand are among the shortlist for […]
British Business Bank And Haatch To Invest £32 Mllion In UK’s Most Promising And Diverse Angel Syndicates
The British Business Bank has committed an additional £25 million to invest in the UK’s most promising and diverse angel syndicates. The platform is managed by Haatch, an existing partner […]
When Strategic Investment Gets Mistaken For Financial Failure: Why British Brands Deserve Better, By Charlie Terry, Founder Of CEEK Marketing
When Grace Beverley’s activewear brand TALA reported revenue growth of 19% to £19.8m alongside an operating loss of £2.6m, the headlines were predictable. Losses widened. Profitability delayed. Expansion questioned. Yet, this […]
BEYOUROWN Heads To The Wealthy Woman CEO Conference — Celebrating The Spring Equinox With Samanah Duran On The Fierce Female CEO Panel
The Wealthy Woman CEO Conference takes place on 19–20 March 2026, aligning with the Spring Equinox — the true New Year for women, a powerful moment of rebirth, intention, and […]
HSBC UK And Sage Simplify Tax Reporting For Small Businesses Ahead Of Making Tax Digital
As part of HSBC UK’s big support for small businesses, the bank is launching a new tool to help business owners and sole traders get ahead of the Government’s Making […]
Sexual Harassment Prevention And Parental Leave: UK Employers Align With New Employment Rights Act
With the Employment Rights Bill reaching Royal Assent and becoming the Employment Rights Act 2025, deadlines for enhanced employee protections are fast approaching, and many UK employers are already aligning […]
Increased Pension Contributions Named 2026’s Most-Desired Employee Benefit
29th January, 2026: New research from all-in-one benefits hub Epassi UK reveals the benefits employees most want included in their 2026 packages, with increased pension contributions and unlimited paid time […]
Glovo Introduces A New ‘Discovery Wall’, Customer Reviews And Pre-Built Baskets With ‘Fast Track’ To Reinvent Everyday Shopping
Barcelona, 29 January, 2026. Glovo has announced a new wave of product innovations aimed at making discovery easier, more trustworthy and faster across all categories. The update introduces a new […]
