By: Jennifer Sieg

SME Correspondent Jennifer Sieg is an SME correspondent and editor of Ambition A.M., City A.M.'s weekly newsletter for all things entrepreneurship. She is also the host of Founder Favourites podcast, interviewing some of the UK's most interesting and up-and-coming founders. Email: jennifer.sieg@cityam.com

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How we saved Britain’s small businesses millions in energy costs – and counting

October 22, 2024

Small businesses across the UK have had to face the wrath of rising energy costs for years - and entrepreneur Joe McDonald is fed up with it.
I built a fintech giant with no formal qualifications — now I own a football club

October 21, 2024

“I started to knock that back and then I started to actually see the power of being a woman and of being who I am, rather than trying to fit in by being something that I'm not."
Wetherspoons and Pizza Pilgrims bosses call for business rates relief ahead of budget

October 21, 2024

Hundreds of UK hospitality groups and pubs have called for permanent action on business rates relief ahead of the Autumn Budget. In an open letter to Rachel Reeves, the hospitality bosses called for permanent action with the extension and lowering of business rates relief for the sector. It included 170 signatures from various high street [...]
Britain should prioritise global philanthropic capital, foreign investors say

October 20, 2024

A group of overseas philanthropists has identified the UK as one of the most fertile places to invest for impact, and the hope to see social investment prioritised ahead of the budget. In an open letter seen by City AM, six foreign investors labelled the UK a leader in science and innovation, highlighting “the virtues [...]
Cadent Gas reveals plans for 60-mile blue hydrogen pipeline

October 20, 2024

Gas distribution company Cadent has revealed plans for a blue hydrogen pipeline across the north of England, sparking a wave of environmentalist pushback. The gas giant, owned by a syndicate of firms led by investment bank Macquarie, has said the project will be “the first building block in a wider network” of hydrogen pipelines across [...]
Mecca Bingo owner Rank Group wins again with double-digit growth

October 17, 2024

Mecca Bingo owner Rank Group has reported double-digit growth as UK patrons flock back to casinos and digital gambling channels. In an update to markets this morning, the London-listed gambling firm said group like-for-like Net Gaming Revenue (NGR) jumped 12 per cent to £197.4m, building on the momentum of a return to casinos. Venues NGR [...]
Centrica-backed Highview Power announces major investment into new power plants

October 15, 2024

Highview Power, an energy provider backed by British Gas owner Centrica, has announced a major investment into new power plants to help the UK achieve its net zero goals by 2030. The announcement comes following the launch of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s (DESNZ’s) new investment support scheme last week. Highview Power, [...]
The ‘office influencer’ product that brought our wellness brand to new Heights

October 15, 2024

How many old bottles of supplements do you have rotting away in your medicine cabinet?
Three recessions, two children and a pandemic later – my fine jewellery brand still shines on

October 14, 2024

Kiki McDonough chats through four decades of her award-winning fine jewellery business
Social impact investors demonstrate ‘stability’ as market hits £10bn

October 8, 2024

Britain’s social impact investment market has “once again” grown, as investors show confidence within impactful investments, a new report has revealed. According to an annual assessment by one of the UK’s largest impact investors, Better Society Capital, the social impact investment market jumped seven per cent in 2023 to £10bn, up from £9.4bn in 2022. [...]

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