Usage of a tax break designed to encourage UK investors to fund unlisted companies seems to be falling out of favour says business advisors and chartered accountants Lubbock Fine. The value of Investors Relief claims fell 18% in the last year to £242m from £294m in the previous twelve months, shows new data provided by […]
Media businesses are focusing on paying down debt due to high interest rates, but RSM UK warns that an emphasis on reducing this liability should not be instead of but as well as capital expenditure or the critical need to invest in their business now. According to a recent survey by the leading audit, tax […]
The annual Global Financial Wellbeing Report from nudge has revealed a global decline in hope for a positive financial future. The survey, which collected data from over 11,500 employees across 17 countries, demonstrated that hope has declined from 60% in 2024 to just 29% in 2025 – a level almost equal to that experienced during the global […]
As the UK economy continues its shift online, new analysis from York SEO agency Nomada Digital highlights a widening gap between consumer behaviour and business action. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), internet sales now account for 26.3% of all UK retail, up from just 6.5% in 2010 – a fundamental shift in how people […]
The British Business Bank has reached the landmark milestone of £5bn of lending across its structured guarantee programmes, ENABLE Guarantees and ENABLE Build, with more than £3bn delivered to businesses outside London and the South East. A total of £500m of funding has been provided in each of the North West, East Midlands and East […]
More than 9 in 10 UK businesses (95%) are now using Artificial Intelligence (AI) or looking into it, despite 80% believing cyber threats are rising and over half (53%) of all UK businesses experiencing a cyber attack in the last year, according to new research from business insurer QBE. QBE’s latest Control Risks Report forecasts […]
Revolut has emerged as the UK’s top-ranked bank, outperforming several other traditional high-street banks, according to a reputation analysis methodology by media monitoring experts at CARMA. The digital challenger bank’s strong ranking was largely driven by standout scores related to its products and services, along with its financial performance and conduct. CARMA’s unique analysis methodology […]
Barclays Business Prosperity research reveals that despite widespread concerns over new US tariffs, UK businesses – particularly larger firms – are adapting and predict a net positive impact on exports, supply chains and profits. Conducted between 12-22 May, the survey of 1000 UK micro, small, medium and large businesses found: The majority (79 %) are […]
A new survey has revealed a boost in optimism amongst professionals delivering projects following the announcement of a US/UK trade deal, though some concerns remain about the deal’s longer-term implications. The vast majority (85%) of respondents are confident in their organisation’s ability to carry out projects following the deal. The survey revealed this was consistent […]
Nearly half of the UK’s BTL landlords (44%) plan to put up rent in response to the new Renters’ Rights Bill, new survey data from Landbay can reveal. Of those who are raising rents specifically because of the Renters’ Rights Bill, landlords with portfolios of between four and 10 properties are most likely to increase […]
