Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 is upbeat at the start of the week, rising amid more positive sentiment as hopes wash around about the potential for US tariffs to be more targeted. President Trump’s latest deadline for ‘reciprocal’ tariffs to be re-imposed on trading partners Canada and Mexico […]
NatWest CEO Paul Thwaite is to chair the first meeting of the Mid-Market Growth Council on Thursday (27 March), established to support the sector and break down barriers to growth. Published in December with support from the business secretary Jonathan Reynolds MP, NatWest’s report, “The Critical Middle”, found that mid-market companies represent just 0.5% of […]
In today’s increasingly fast-paced and competitive business environment, companies face pressure to optimize operations, reduce costs, and mitigate risks. One critical area that many organizations struggle with is managing financial transactions and extending trust to customers. The process of evaluating customer trustworthiness, tracking payments, and verifying trade references can be complex and resource-heavy, often involving […]
When it comes to mailing and package services, reliability and convenience are two of the most important factors that customers look for. The Columbia City Post Office has become a staple in the community for just these reasons. Located in the heart of Columbia City, this post office is the ideal spot for locals and […]
Promarine Finance Ltd (Promarine), a specialist in marine mortgages, has secured a £30m revolving facility from Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance (STB CF) to support its continued growth. Founded in 2010 by Stuart Austin, Promarine is an FCA regulated provider of marine mortgages, facilitating the purchase of new and used leisure vessels. Since then, Promarine […]
Businesses will face a growing compliance risk when new National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates come into force in April, accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has warned. According to the latest BDO survey, 98% of mid-market businesses said that that the proportion of their staff earning within £2 per hour of the National Minimum Wage […]
According to the latest report by the ONS there were 2.88m jobs in retail in December 2024.This is traditionally the high point of the year, with retailers employing more people during the key Christmas quarter. The four-quarter average was 2.84m jobs, 70,000 fewer than at the same point last year, and 249,000 fewer than five […]
The British Business Bank today announces it has made a cornerstone commitment of up to £50m to Elbow Beach’s Climate Impact Fund 2 through its Enterprise Capital Funds programme. The Fund, which has already secured commitments for £63m of capital, will back startups across the UK pioneering technology solutions to big industry problems, at the […]
United Trust Bank (UTB) has launched its new Easy Access account for personal, business and charity customers, the first time the Bank has offered a deposit account with the ability to add and withdraw funds at any time without restrictions. The Easy Access account is currently paying a competitive, variable interest rate of 3.75% Gross AER […]
One in five small businesses turn to credit cards to manage cashflow, highlighting a growing trend among entrepreneurs facing unpredictable income and rising expenses. While credit cards can offer flexibility and short-term relief, relying on them without a strategy can quickly spiral into high-interest debt and financial strain. The good news? Uswitch credit card experts […]
