Is the UK becoming a ‘challenging place’ to grow a business? February 20, 2024 According to a new report from Goldman Sachs's 10,000 Small Businesses UK Programme, the number of 'high growth businesses' — those actively growing both headcount and revenue — dropped from 39,000 in 2008 to 36,000 in 2022.
Want to crack the productivity puzzle? Backing small businesses is step one February 20, 2024 It's easier than ever to start a business, but much harder to grow it; the UK must act to support small businesses, writes Charlotte Keenan.
Monthly insolvencies tick up again as firms feel the brunt of the Bank of England’s interest rate hikes February 16, 2024 According to figures from the Insolvency Service, there were 1,769 company insolvencies in January, five per cent higher than in the same period last year driven by an increase in forced closures.
Tech secretary working to ease UK access to Horizon Europe funding February 12, 2024 Tech secretary Michelle Donelan has said she is working to make it easier for British companies to access Horizon Europe funding as the UK looks to secure its science 'superpower' status.
Shares in British radiation detection firm Kromek jump following funding from Horizon Europe scheme February 5, 2024 Radiation detection firm Kromek has won government funding to develop its new product which can rapidly detect irregular radiation sources.
Fried chicken and Parker pens: A day at Labour’s business bonanza February 2, 2024 “I think this is the only job where you can get some positive press just by eating a few prawn cocktails and having some nice dinners.”
Keir Starmer is the right person to rebuild government’s vital relationship with business January 30, 2024 By focusing on “growth, growth, growth”, Keir Starmer will be able to mobilise the business community behind him to make his goal a reality.
FSB launches new ‘game changer’ platform to tackle ongoing SME funding concerns January 26, 2024 A new wave of funding concerns has hit SMEs as the number of successful credit applications in the final quarter of 2023 slumped.
Budget-conscious Brits turn to local businesses for shopping needs January 25, 2024 As budget-conscious Brits look for ways to cut costs, alternative shopping solutions begin to shine a new light on local high streets.
Is the art of public speaking your ‘golden ticket’ to business success? January 20, 2024 Starting his first business in 1998 with a £10,000 loan — which he initially planned to use for a car — Harrington has since spent much of his career helping other entrepreneurs grow their business.