The UK economy crashed a record 5.8% in March when the coronavirus impact first began smashing into companies’ output. The appalling GDP data is expected to get far worse as it only covers the period before the lockdown’s worst effects …
The UK tech industry is booming. In the third quarter of 2019, the UK’s IT sector generated revenue exceeding approximately 2.3bn. However, research released this week by IT services provider, Harvey Nash revealed that over half of Britain’s tech employees …
Research by iwoca, a small business lender, reveals that high street banks have significantly cut back on SME lending in the poorest areas of England. The news, revealed by one of Europe’s largest small business lenders, highlighted that small businesses …
FALLING car prices and air fares helped send inflation down for the second month running, figures showed today, giving the Bank of England breathing space to keep rates low. Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed annual inflation was …
It isn't easy for a company director to manage stakeholders while also fulfilling your director duties to the best you can. But there are ways to balance the two – here is how. Last year, the country was rocked by revelations …
Being in a position where your company is easily able to attract funding and investment is key, writes Chris Robertson, CEO of Creditsafe UK. While increasing sales might seem the most obvious avenue for achieving growth as an SME, gaining …
KEY POINTS Warren Buffett says he and Charlie Munger, Berkshire’s vice chairman, don’t view these holdings “as a collection of ticker symbols – a financial dalliance to be terminated because of downgrades by ‘the Street,’ expected Federal Reserve actions, possible …
The UK remains attractive for venture capital funding despite Brexit uncertainty. VCs weigh in on the future of funding fast-growth startups against the odds. The UK bucked expectations in 2018, continuing to attract significant levels of Venture Capital (VC) funding …
Bricks-and-mortar retailers might not be able to beat online competition on price or convenience, but Selfridges has shown that people can still be persuaded away from their computer screens and onto the high street. In defiance of a tough market …
December news shed light on a particular topic – debt. Household debt hit a new record, rising to £15,385 in the third quarter of 2018. This is up £886 from 2017, according to TUC. “Years of austerity and wage stagnation has pushed …