Investec Asset Finance plc has announced the launch of its new Sustainable Energy Finance business, helping UK companies to fund renewable energy assets such as solar panels, biomass boilers and onshore wind turbines. The new offering will be led by Charlotte Davies, who joins Investec from Shawbrook where she was head of agriculture and renewables […]
The chancellor has just days to act to support struggling small businesses, to save the millions of jobs they represent, and to prevent many of the UKs three million self-employed workers losing their livelihoods. This is the stark warning from TaxAssist Accountants following publication of research that shows more than nine out of ten (93%) […]
At a time when the motor industry is free thankfully of mainstream mundanity, Iain Robertson is utterly delighted that his tip-for-the-top from May 2019, the new Mazda3, is now officially the ‘2020 World Car Design of the Year’; it deserves it. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Yet, it is a far from […]
On 23 March, the government stepped up measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, including the temporary closure of all business premises deemed non-essential. Essential retailers, such as pharmacies, DIY shops and supermarkets, and those trading online have been transforming their business practices to protect staff and customers. This includes implementing social distancing measures inside […]
As the covid-19 pandemic sweeps the globe, companies are decidedly more pessimistic about the global economy than their own prospects, according to a new study released by the Economist Intelligence Unit today. The Global Business Barometer, supported by SAS, is based on a survey of over 2,700 executives worldwide and provides a compelling snapshot of […]
The use of cloud-based services has been gaining traction amongst a wide range of industries and businesses. According to Gartner, over the last couple of years, cloud companies have noted more than 17% growth. Additionally, as of 2019, 94% of enterprises are already using cloud services and this number is still expected to grow. As […]
Independent Growth Finance (IGF), a leading independent commercial finance provider, has appointed Paul Whitaker as chief risk and operating officer. Paul joins IGF after two and a half years at Barclays bank, where he held the position of head of business transformation and delivery. With the COVID-19 crisis presenting a significant challenge for many UK […]
The British Business Bank has announced that it has approved four new lenders for accreditation under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), which provides financial support to smaller businesses (SMEs) across the UK that are losing revenue and seeing their cashflow disrupted, as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak. The new CBILS lenders are […]
Capital on Tap has revealed the world’s most sustainable corporations and startups, analysing where they are based and the industries they are in to determine who is leading the way in the rise of sustainable businesses. The small business credit provider analysed the world’s 100 most sustainable corporations to reveal which countries and industries are […]
A key priority for SMMT, our members and the industry as a whole has been ensuring the promised provision of liquidity from the government to businesses materialises promptly. That funding is starting to flow, with important government-backed schemes opening this week helping to support industry and automotive businesses nationwide. The Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan […]
