Covering the four weeks 04 May – 31 May 2025 UK Total retail sales increased by 1% year on year in May, against growth of 0.7% in May 2024. Food sales increased by 3.6% year on year in May, against growth of 2.8% in May 2024. Non-Food sales decreased by 1.1% year on year in May, flat against […]
Developers of residential and mixed-use property developments in Wales can now access up to £10m in finance from the Development Bank of Wales for both speculative and non-speculative developments. Funded by the Welsh government, the Wales Residential Property Fund will offer SME developers clear and easy access to flexible loans ranging from £150,000 to £10m […]
A major UK investment summit will be held in the West Midlands this autumn, after the Chancellor and Secretary of State for Business and Trade backed Mayor Richard Parker’s plans. The investment summit, originally planned by the Mayor, has now evolved into a flagship national event showcasing the UK’s regional investment strengths, with the West […]
In a world facing growing environmental pressures and global uncertainty, small businesses across the UK are stepping up – proving that meaningful change often begins closer to home. A new report giving a voice to the opinions of UK small business owners highlights the vital role these businesses play in addressing major global issues such […]
New crypto specialist will help the agency trace rising number of digital assets held by individuals in bankruptcy and criminal cases Number of insolvencies where crypto is identified as an asset has increased 420% in five years More than £500,000 in cryptoassets identified in insolvency cases last year – 364 times higher than in 2019/20 […]
The Capgemini Research Institute’s World Wealth Report 2025, published today, reveals the global high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) population rose by 2.6% in 2024. Now in its 29th edition, the report finds this increase was driven by the growth in the population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), which grew by 6.2%, as strong stock markets and AI optimism boosted portfolio returns. The data indicates […]
The latest research from The Global Payroll Alliance (GPA), reveals that investment into UK business has increased by 3% in the past year, driven by large boosts to the likes of clothing manufacturing, electricity production, and agriculture. GPA’s analysis of ONS business investment data* shows that between 2023 and 2024 (latest available data) total investment into […]
Santander UK has today announced a new partnership with Worldpay, a global leader in payments technology and solutions. The partnership will enable Santander Business Banking and Corporate and Commercial Banking (CCB) customers to access Worldpay services, including best-in-class e-commerce capabilities and point of sale solutions. Santander UK and Worldpay have joined forces to provide better […]
Savills forecasts that 840,000 new homes will be completed in the next five years to 2028/29, falling well below the government target of 1.5 million. According to a recent report by real estate advisor, Savills, planning reforms will lead to an increase in the supply of consented land, but this will take time to feed […]
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “There’s caution at the start of the week, as trade talks get underway in London to try to stem a bigger trade war erupting between the world’s largest two economies. The UK has a new role as an intermediary between a belligerent US and an unyielding […]
