The Prime Minister, Kier Starmer has announced the launch of ‘Extract’, an AI assistant developed by the government, alongside Google, designed for planning officers and local councils. Richard Beresford, chief executive of the National Federation of Builders (NFB), said: “Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) have been developing digital planning tools themselves, resulting in a sprawling mess […]
Data from Barclays Property Insights shows that rent and mortgage spending increased 4.6 % year-on-year in May, below the 5.2 % recorded in April, and marking the third consecutive month that growth has slowed. However, those nearing the end of five-year fixed-rate mortgages are anticipating increased costs as they roll off onto comparatively higher rates. […]
Humber Business Week is all about bridging business and showcasing excellence by celebrating the talent, innovation, and opportunities in the Humber region. With events run by businesses for businesses, it’s the perfect chance to learn, connect, and get involved with the local business community. “We regularly netwalk as it’s the perfect excuse to step away […]
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Tensions in the Middle East are running sky high as Israel launched a wave of airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear development facilities overnight. The pre-emptive action comes just one day after the United Nations nuclear watchdog declared that Tehran is not complying with its obligations and Iranian officials threatened to […]
Covering the four weeks 04 – 31 May 2025 According to BRC-Sensormatic data: Total UK footfall decreased by 1.7% in May (YoY), down from +7.2% in April. High Street footfall decreased by 2.5% in May (YoY), down from +5.3% in April. Retail Park footfall increased by 0.2% in May (YoY), down from +7.5% in April. Shopping Centre footfall decreased by 2.3% in May (YoY), down from […]
Almost four in ten (39%*) owners are considering moving their business abroad because they don’t consider the UK to be supportive of entrepreneurs, according to new research for professional services group S&W. The research, which polled 500 UK business owners with turnovers of £5m upwards, comes at a difficult time for the chancellor who is […]
The National Enterprise Network (NEN) highlights the parts of the chancellor’s Spending Review and how they will impact micro and small businesses, as well as the associations that support them. In her Three Year Spending Plan she revealed the key priorities that will impact small businesses, startups, and enterprise support organisations. But at the same […]
Payment Assist, the UK’s leading provider of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and retail finance solutions for the automotive sector, has announced the launch of a business lending division, expanding its offering to include merchant cash advance, business loans, invoice finance and business credit cards. The move marks a major step forward in Payment Assist’s […]
Markets are eyeing the Federal Reserve with fresh optimism after US inflation (CPI) data came in just below expectations for the fourth straight month – but investors should not expect a rate cut just yet, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organizations. The May Consumer Price […]
Today the government has announced that it is transforming the resources and capabilities of the British Business Bank to deliver the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy and boost growth, marking a major step change in financing to support smaller businesses to start and scale in the UK. The British Business Bank’s total financial capacity will be […]
