Allica Bank, the challenger bank for established businesses, today announces a bridging finance appetite expansion, designed to help brokers unlock more opportunities for established businesses across the UK. For property investors and business owners, the changes mean greater flexibility on complex mixed-use projects. Allica will now lend up to 75% LTV on semi-commercial bridging, with rates […]
UK accounting firms are making major investments in artificial intelligence, with nearly half (48%) planning to spend between £50,000 and £100,000 on AI over the next 12 months, according to new research from Ravical. The research, which polled 500 senior decision makers within UK accountancy firms employing at least 25 people, points to a turning point […]
Leading business advisory group, Dow Schofield Watts (DSW), has expanded its presence in Manchester with a permanent office in the heart of the city centre. The move builds on the firm’s existing presence through DSW Ventures, its early-stage venture capital arm, which was first established in 2018 as a response to the city’s growing technology […]
Moore Kingston Smith LLP, a leading multi-disciplinary professional services firm, has grown its financial planning team with the strategic acquisitions of CMIS Independent Financial Advisors Limited (CMIS) and Augustine Financial Planning. The services provided by CMIS and Augustine mirror those of the firm’s existing financial planning team, further strengthening its tailored financial planning offering to […]
Global payments processor and technology provider, RS2, has today announced the release of its latest whitepaper, The Rise of B2B Marketplaces and What It Means for Banks. The paper reveals that nearly half of global B2B turnover will move through online marketplaces by 2030, signalling a fundamental shift in how businesses buy, sell, and pay. The report explains […]
Administrators have been appointed over Silkfred Limited (trading as SilkFred), an online marketplace that connected independent fashion brands for women with customers seeking unique clothing. Its aim since inception was to provide a platform for these smaller brands to sell their products and gain exposure, and for shoppers to discover items not typically found in […]
Specialist lender Together and respected business entrepreneur Gary Neville joined forces to celebrate the success of Greater Manchester’s robust business and property community at an exclusive event held at St Michael’s, the landmark mixed-use development from Neville’s Relentless Group, where parties called for greater government backing to fuel further regional growth across the UK. Two […]
Dains Group has acquired GHE, leading experts in accessing grant funding for research and innovation projects. GHE strengthens the Group’s position as a trusted partner for businesses seeking funding to drive innovation and growth across the UK and Europe. The Dains Group has announced its acquisition of GHE, leading experts that support clients to access […]
BDO UK and BDO Ireland are in the concluding phase of discussions to merge – subject to partner vote, regulatory approval and completion. The potential merger would be a genuine landmark moment for both businesses and highlights a clear ambition for growth. It would create one of the biggest accountancy firms in Europe focusing on […]
The Pink Book reveals 2024’s UK trade wasn’t in the pink. The first half of 2025 has also been patchy, warns Parcelhero. The Pink Book 2025 – the official annual review of cross-border transactions – has revealed that, although the UK’s trade balance narrowed, our trade in goods deficit widened to £210.7bn last year. Turning to […]
