MuchBetter, the award-winning fintech innovator, has introduced a next generation business account offering, MuchBetter Business (MBB). Built on an advanced, cloud-native core banking solution from Temenos, and supported by NatWest and SWIFT, MBB is designed to meet the needs of businesses in specialised sectors that face barriers to traditional banking access. MBB delivers a trusted, […]
365 Finance, one of the UK’s leading revenue-based SME lenders, announces the appointment of Jagriti Singh as dead of credit. Singh brings over 10 years’ expertise in advanced analytics, credit strategy, and risk management, to support the company’s ambitious growth trajectory as it scales towards £200m in annual originations. Singh joins 365 Finance from Virgin […]
Outdated verification systems are choking small business growth, with serious consequences for public services, market competition, and the cost of living New research from digital identity platform Umazi highlights a deepening crisis at the heart of the UK economy: small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—the nation’s engine of innovation, employment, and essential services, are being systematically strangled by […]
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The Footsie is struggling to cling onto ground as undercurrents of pessimism wash over markets and new fractures in the global trade war open up. Trump’s pledge to double steel and aluminium import tariffs have caused fresh uncertainty, especially with the European Union vowing to retaliate […]
Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance has appointed Alan Coleman as relationship director in a strategic move aimed at increasing its prominence as a development finance lender. Alan brings over 5 years’ experience working specifically in development finance, and almost a decade in property finance. His expertise spans multiple disciplines, with a strong background […]
As traditional investment markets face unprecedented volatility, investment-grade gemstones have secured their position as a distinctive asset class. They offer unique advantages of physical ownership and market-independent appreciation potential. Premium colored gemstones and diamonds have shown remarkable stability during economic downturns, attracting high-net-worth individuals seeking wealth preservation and portfolio diversification beyond conventional financial instruments. Financial […]
Commenting on the Ministry of Defence ensuring that SMEs are key beneficiary from increased UK defence spending, Douglas Grant, Group CEO of Manx Financial Group, said: “We welcome support for suppliers from across the economy to support defence firms – a vital step toward strengthening the UK’s national security, supply chains, and long-term economic resilience. However, […]
Hoteliers were hit with a double whammy in April, as they faced a rise in employment costs, along with price pressures on room rates, leading to a decline in profits, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker. The data, which is compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, shows UK hotel payroll (as […]
Wide-format printers are essential tools in industries that demand precision, high-quality visuals, and large-scale output—such as architecture, engineering, construction, design, and advertising. These machines can produce everything from blueprints and technical drawings to vibrant posters and trade show banners. However, like any sophisticated piece of technology, large-format printers require regular care and occasional repair to […]
UK-wide alternative funding provider One Stop Business Finance is continuing its growth, with the head office moving into bigger premises at Wheldrake, on the outskirts of York. Founded in 2014 by Andrew Mackenzie, OSBF was created with a desire to offer solution-led and responsible funding options to help UK businesses to succeed. Starting life from […]
