Economic conditions play a crucial role in business success, making it essential to consider factors like GDP growth and the financial stability of an area before taking the plunge into a world of entrepreneurship. The UK economy has faced a turbulent few years, experiencing fluctuations in GDP growth, rising prices, and shifting consumer spending habits […]
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “FTSE 100 futures are pointing slightly upwards this morning, mirroring optimism on continental stock exchanges. European shares are largely holding onto yesterday’s gains, which saw Germany’s DAX reach a record high, with several other European indices closing at levels not seen since just before the Great Financial Crisis. It’s too […]
As UK shoppers prepare for a costlier summer, new research from flexible wallet infrastructure provider for platforms Mangopay reveals in-app wallets gaining traction with Brits as a convenient way to earn rewards and manage spending. The study, based on a poll of 1,000 UK consumers and 5,000 across Europe (UK, Spain, Italy, Germany and France), shows that […]
A new report has found that businesses backed by private capital generate £19bn for the Midlands economy each year. Private Capital in the Midlands which is being launched by the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) in Birmingham today, showcases the industry’s importance to growth in the nations and regions of the United Kingdom. […]
Ahead of the EU-UK Summit, the CBI is today setting out how both sides can underpin a ‘new strategic partnership’ built on defence, energy security and economic growth that drives prosperity for current and future generations. With geopolitical headwinds threatening EU-UK growth ambitions, the summit in London on Monday represents a turning point in the […]
Experts from business advisory firm Quantuma have completed the sale of Cambridgeshire-based, commercial print and direct mail company Premier Communications (Peterborough) Limited out of administration. This pre-pack sale secures the future of the business and protects 17 jobs. Quantuma’s Rehan Ahmed and Jeremy Woodside were appointed as joint administrators on 30 April 2025 to oversee the […]
GC Business Finance (GCBF), a Business Support Partner for the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans (SUL) programme, has injected over £24m in SUL funding into smaller businesses across the UK during the 2024/25 financial year. With 2,127 Start-Up Loans delivered by GCBF, the funding has supported businesses across a wide range of sectors. Operating […]
The value of homes increased in every English region except for Greater London and the South East during April, according to Home.co.uk’s latest Asking Prices Index. Surplus stock in the capital and the South East is creating strong downward price pressure, Home.co.uk found. Asking prices are also up in Scotland and Wales, helping prices rise […]
The British Business Bank has announced Enterprise Loans East Midlands, trading as First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans, as an accredited delivery partner for Community ENABLE Funding in the Midlands, as the programme launches across the UK. First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans is one of two lenders who have been accredited so far, alongside Let’s Do […]
Leicester-headquartered Cambridge & Counties Bank, a specialist lender to UK businesses, property professionals and entrepreneurs, registered its highest ever level of gross new lending in 2024 at £376m, up 15% year-on-year, underscoring the bank’s strong support for clients and demand for its suite of lending solutions. At over £285m for the year, property finance drawdowns […]
