In a new report published today, Barclays’ analysis shows that – if UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were to invest at rates in line with larger companies – £60bn of new investment could be unleashed per year into the UK economy. In 2024, UK business investment reached a record level, and in the first […]
PPRO has teamed up with Temu, the global online marketplace, to bring preferred local payment methods to millions of consumers across Europe. As Temu continues its rapid global expansion and growth, the ability to offer preferred local payment methods at speed is critical to improving customer experience. Through PPRO’s platform, Temu customers will be able […]
Leading UK fintech, Marshmallow, today announced an exclusive partnership with Evolution Funding to bring motor finance access to newcomers and migrants in the UK. The partnership marks the first key strategic development outside of motor insurance since its $90m fundraise in April 2025, aimed at enabling the business to expand its product suite and offering. […]
The latest analysis from Dwelly, one of the UK’s leading lettings acquisition and success planning experts, has revealed that the number of landlords in England has declined by 1.04%, with the exit of individual landlords driving this reduction – a trend that is set to intensify with the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill. Dwelly analysed […]
A third (32%) of UK SMEs that do not currently trade internationally plan to do so this year, according to research from Shawbrook. While 38% of SMEs are already trading outside of the UK, a further third now plan to begin doing so within the next year. Only 28% do not currently trade internationally nor […]
UK companies are accelerating localisation and regionalisation strategies to manage risk and build resilience as they navigate ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, according to the latest EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook Survey. Conducted in August 2025, the survey of 100 UK CEOs – 70% of which are from publicly listed companies – found that CEO confidence has grown despite a […]
Artificial intelligence spending will keep the US and the global economy out of recession next year and remain the single biggest investment story of 2026, predicts Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory deVere Group. “AI investment is rewriting the economic outlook,” he says. “The sheer scale of spending on data centres, advanced chips and supporting […]
The Payments Association, a trade group for the payments sector, today announced that Nick Kerigan, managing director and head of innovation at Swift, will become the new chair of its Advisory Board. He takes over in January 2026 from Neil Harris, CEO of b-yond, who has led the Board since 2023. Nick is well known […]
Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has completed an £11.9m development facility to fund the delivery of 58 new homes in Ashford, Middlesex. The scheme will deliver high-quality residential flats with full planning consent in place, brought forward for open market sale as part of a phased delivery strategy. The project will be delivered using Insulated Concrete […]
A community boxing club in Dumfries is punching above its weight on community impact and climate action, thanks to a £3,000 grant secured with help from Business Gateway. Founded by Ross Phillips, Southwest Amateur Boxing Club has quickly established itself as a beacon of community engagement and physical wellbeing. Since opening its doors in May […]
