The latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer shows: Overall business confidence increased by fourteen percentage points to 29%, above the long-term average (28%) for the first time since September 2018 and at a two-and-a-half year high. Confidence increased across eleven of the UK’s twelve regions and nations and remained steady in Wales; sentiment is the highest […]
Go Travelling Ltd, trading as On The Go Tours, global escorted group tour operator, has been supported with a £4.25m refinance package by leading alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs, ThinCats. Established in 1999, On The Go Tours is an award-winning provider of global tours and tailor-made holidays, specialising in English speaking experience and adventure […]
FCI Academy announces the opening of the certificate programmes and the specialized online courses to all industry stakeholder. FCI Academy, the most complete education programme on Factoring & Receivables Finance, is providing a wide range of globally recognised and accredited educational offerings that aim to support personal, corporate and market development globally. Until now, most […]
Despite the government spending hundreds of billions of pounds to guide the UK through the coronavirus pandemic, over a quarter (27%) of SMEs admit they require additional government support in order to stay afloat. The survey, which was commissioned by Hitachi Capital Invoice Finance, spoke to more than 1,000 senior business decision makers at SMEs […]
UK car production rose 46.6% in March, the first increase after 18 months of decline, with 115,498 cars manufactured, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance marks one year since the coronavirus crisis caused all UK automotive plants to be shuttered in mid-March 2020, […]
As part of its continued growth strategy, leading risk analytics consultancy, 4most, has announced its expansion into Ireland, a move that will see an array of highly skilled risk analytics jobs come to the Irish market throughout this year and beyond. Propelled by a period of sustained growth in Ireland, 4most intends to strengthen its […]
Growth Street today announced that it is nearing the completion of its solvent wind down and will shortly enter liquidation. This follows the return of 100% of peer-to-peer (P2P) investor funds and a highly successful recovery process, serving as further evidence of the underlying strength of the platform and the resilience of its borrower base. […]
Pitch 4 Finance has received £66.8m worth of enquiries in its first two weeks since launching to brokers, with the high volume of cases providing a snapshot of the current commercial lending market. Data from the platform shows that 40% of applications for lending on property were for new purchases, while 60% were for refinance. […]
Bank of Ireland has announced the recruitment of 130 technology professionals to support the delivery of its ambitious digital agenda. The new roles – which include technical architects, software developers, Engineers, specialised project managers, scrum masters and data analysts – will join the Bank’s cutting-edge in-house tech teams, strongly supporting the enhancement of digital services and offerings for all customers. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to play a strong role in Bank of Ireland’s ongoing digital transformation at […]
Timber, roof tiles and roofing membranes are proving pricier and harder to source with longer lead times threatening construction output. Imports such as paints and varnishes are expected to be difficult to get next month with shortages in PVC and resins for the rest of the year. Roofing supplies are in some cases delayed by […]
