Businesses

Nearly a third of UK businesses are urging the government to reduce regulation and red tape after Brexit to support British trade, according to a survey by Santander Bank. The survey reveals that although there is a growing sense…

Small businesses in south-east England are benefiting from a strong rebound in bank lending, leaving the rest of the UK behind, according to new research by the British Business Bank. Lending to businesses in the region has surged,…

A record number of UK businesses are facing major financial distress, highlighting the parlous state of the economy as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to unveil her first Budget on October 30. A report by insolvency specialists…

Following the general elections, the new government committed to publishing its proposals for labor law reform within 100 days. With just a few days to go, the upcoming Employment Rights Bill of 10 October 2024 has been published.…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is commonly mentioned these days, as it is rapidly moving from a cutting-edge luxury to an indispensable necessity. Among the various branches of AI, generative AI has emerged as a game-changer,…

American Express has announced a £100,000 pledge to support small businesses across the UK through the Champion Small initiative, a key part of the company's Shop Small campaign this fall. Ten independent businesses will each…

The Bank of England has warned that companies owned or backed by private equity firms are at greater risk of default than other large companies. According to new research, these companies are more vulnerable to financial…

The UK government is set to introduce new measures aimed at tackling the problem of late payments by large companies to small businesses, which contributes to the collapse of 50,000 small and medium-sized businesses every year. On…

With so many payment methods, both in-store and online, consumers now expect this level of choice in every aspect of their lives – and we’ve seen B2C companies adapt and meet this. But this level of adaptation cannot be said so…

HSBC UK has unveiled the HSBC Women’s Business Growth Initiative, a £250 million funding programme designed to support women-led businesses by addressing the critical barrier of access to finance. A new HSBC research study has…