Equity investment levels in Scotland’s smaller businesses grew in 2024, bouncing back from a challenging 2023, according to new research from the British Business Bank. The Bank’s Small Business Finance Markets 2024/25 report found that during the first three quarters of […]
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast has slightly upgraded growth expectations for 2024 and 2025, as the recession lasts just two quarters, but strong growth will remain elusive. The UK economy is expected to grow every year […]
New research by UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm Azets has revealed that fewer than one in ten UK businesses have succession planning fully integrated into their strategy, despite 30% of companies demonstrating a widespread recognition of its importance. […]
UK staff should expect a slow in pay rises this year as employers navigate economic uncertainty, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Despite improved business confidence, employers are planning to give the lowest pay rise increase […]
Consistency in the domestic and export markets ensured a more stable end to 2023 for Greater Birmingham businesses, according to a major new economic report released this week. Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce’s latest Quarterly Business Report reveals domestic sales, […]
Four in ten (40%) UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) claim it is easier for them to access finance from fintech lenders rather than mainstream banks, according to new research from Sonovate, an alternative finance and payment solutions provider. Alternative […]
The post-pandemic hiring boom is in decline as three-quarters of UK businesses admit to struggles with staff recruitment, according to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Hiring intentions were also shown to be continuing to fall last […]
The Ulster University Economic Policy Centre (UUEPC) has published a new report Job creation in Northern Irish firms. The report takes into account recent debates and movement in policy around scaling, to assess how firms grow rather than why, analysing […]
Confidence among financial services has increased for the remainder of 2023 despite a dip in activity during Q3, according to new survey from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The CBI’s financial services survey found a balance of financial services […]
Research from the Social Mobility Foundation shows that 85% of young people between 16 and 18 feel they have to move for better job opportunities, despite having desirable tech skills. School leavers believe that staying in their area is not […]
