Xeinadin, one of the leading professional services firms in the UK and Ireland, has announced that Raffingers, a London-based top 100 accounting firm, has joined the company. This marks Xeinadin’s largest acquisition to date, adding 70 new team members and follows the recent addition of Landmark Accountants and CB Reid, further strengthening its position in […]
As the chancellor prepares her Spring Statement amid ongoing concerns over the rate of inflation, a new survey of SME decision makers suggests a third of businesses (35%) are planning to implement price increases to help mitigate the uplift in NIC from April 2025. Furthermore, 39% of firms are planning to introduce staff benefits to […]
In February 2025, the number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales was 2,035, 3% higher than in January 2025 (1,978) but 7% lower than in February 2024 (2,188). The construction industry experienced the highest number of insolvencies in the 12 months to January 2025 at 4,031, making up 17% of all industry cases. […]
Kroll, the leading independent provider of global financial and risk advisory solutions, has today released the 2025 Financial Crime Report, finding that over 71% of executives across financial and professional services anticipate a rise in financial crime risks in 2025. The report highlights cybersecurity, AI, regulatory complexity, geopolitics and sanctions as key issues in the fight against […]
Leaving the stability of a full-time job to start your own consulting business is both exciting and challenging. You have the expertise, the experience, and the passion—but how do you turn that into a profitable and impactful business? Many experts struggle with the transition from employee to entrepreneur. They know their field inside out but […]
As AI-powered search continues to grow and develop, understanding how platforms like ChatGPT rank and recommend content – and how to optimise for them – is becoming increasingly important for businesses and SEO professionals. In this article, Adam Smith, Head of SEO at Brick Digital, explores the ranking factors influencing ChatGPT’s recommendations, and the role […]
Virtual reality technology transforms how players interact with online games during their experiences. VR technology transforms gaming sessions into vibrant interactive experiences that immerse players deeply in digital environments. The gaming sector stands on the verge of a major transformation through the quick developments in virtual reality technology. The rise of virtual reality in gaming […]
Post-operational trash may not be a natural thought to pop up when pondering ways to make some savings or even expand your revenue stream. Yet, putting in the effort (and capital) to improve your business’s waste disposal system may actually kick both of these ambitions, depending on how much trash your operations produce. If you […]
According to new research by global analytics software leader FICO, the habits, behaviours and preferences of British consumers are changing when it comes to bank accounts. While branch closures continue to attract negative media headlines, three quarters of British consumers surveyed said they see their banking app as the most important or second most important factor […]
Equifax UK has launched a new suite of solutions for commercial lenders, drawing on its fully cloud-native commercial data platform to help clients meet key business challenges with speed and agility. The Business Intelligence Suite™ harnesses cloud-hosted Commercial Credit Data Sharing and Insight attributes across a range of products to help Equifax UK clients make […]
