A new report from the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) reveals a 62% increase in income from university-business collaboration over the past two decades—demonstrating the growing strength of the UK’s innovation ecosystem and the central role of universities in supporting business growth. Based on two decades of Higher Education – Business and Community […]
The UK’s SME lending market needs a full reboot, according to new research by the UK’s fastest growing fintech Allica Bank. With the UK having the lowest business investment rate in the G7, the report highlights how small businesses invest at only a third of the level of large corporate businesses, with a clear link […]
International SME financier, Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has appointed Mark Holloway as chief information and technology officer as part of its growth strategy that combines people and technology to support businesses around the world. Mark joins BFS with over 20 years’ experience in financial services and technology, most recently at Ashman where he was founder […]
ThinCats, the leading alternative finance provider to mid-sized SMEs in the UK, is has announced the appointment of James MacKinnon as head of financial planning & analysis (FP&A). James will be based in the company’s Birmingham office, further reinforcing ThinCats’ long-term commitment to investing in the Midlands and supporting the region’s economic growth. James will […]
The automotive sector can be intrinsic to UK economic growth, to decarbonisation and our trade balance but we need the right conditions and a framework for competitiveness. Achieving that growth will not be easy as the global challenges before us are significant and, as a trade intensive industry, the rise in protectionism – retaliatory or […]
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “A mood of cautious optimism is hovering around European markets, despite the uncertainty surrounding US trade policy the effect on the global economy. The FTSE 100 is set to be a little higher in early trade, as the recovery continues from the tariff shock amid hopes […]
The latest analysis by award winning mortgage adviser, Alexander Hall, suggests that whilst some evidence may point to more landlords leaving the sector, there has been a significant increase in the number of new buy-to-let loans being secured in recent months, driven by the ever-improving rates on offer to investors. The analysis of the latest industry data* […]
Understanding international contracts and forms can be a daunting task, given the amount of detail and nuance involved. In this article, we will explain why these nuances matter and what the aspects of creating legally binding international contracts and forms are. Why is it vital to understand the nuances of international contracts and forms? In […]
At its height, LoveRaw Ltd sold its products through 13,000 retail outlets across 25 countries and was named in the Financial Times 1,000 fastest growing companies in Europe in 2024. Despite this, the company faced investment and supplier challenges which led to operational disruption and a rapid decline in revenues. Jimmy Saunders and Mike Lennon […]
Garin McFarlane joins PKF Littlejohn as Partner, following nearly two decades at Big Four firms in London and Cape Town. Most recently an audit director in the Insurance Audit practice at a Big Four firm, Garin brings with him a wealth of industry experience and knowledge, having worked extensively with insurance carriers and Lloyd’s syndicates […]
