S&W, the leading professional services group, has appointed Tom Norrie as a partner in its growing real estate audit team. Tom, who was previously a partner at PwC, has more than 20 years’ experience specialising in the real estate and asset management sectors. As an audit partner, he has led audits for a wide range […]
In Q1, business closures in the UK surged to their highest level since 2021, and this was before the impact of US trade tariffs and the live date for the government’s increase in National Insurance contributions. The toxic combination is set to make the business environment even more challenging for many UK businesses, according to Simon […]
Scotland’s capital continues to dominate the UK hotel market, securing the first position in the 2025 Colliers UK Hotel Market Index. Edinburgh’s exceptional occupancy rates (85 %), strong Average Daily Rate (ADR) growth (up 10 % from 2023), and robust RevPAR performance (up 13 % on the previous year) makes a potentially attractive location for […]
With the US imposing 25% tariffs on foreign steel and aluminium, it’s fair to say that the construction industry is facing geopolitical change. The various consequences for construction in the UK will certainly need to be managed. As we’ve learned many times this decade, from extreme occurrences like Covid-19 and climate change events, the most […]
UK businesses will shape the UK’s response to US tariffs announced overnight, as part of plans announced by the business and trade secretary today. Following the 10% reciprocal tariffs on a range of products announced by the Trump administration yesterday, UK companies are being invited to give their views on what any future UK response […]
Prime buyers have the opportunity to purchase property in prime central London at historic discounts equivalent to those seen in the early 1990s and in the immediate aftermath of the GFC, according to the latest research by property firm Savills. Headline Price Movements in the Prime Housing Markets Q4 2024 vs Q1 2025 Q1 […]
Agritech is worth an estimated £13bn to the UK economy, but new research from Barclays finds that while six in ten farmers plan to adopt technological innovations, they are not being provided with the support needed, despite its potential to improve productivity and bottom lines. Barclays has been working with the UK agricultural sector for […]
Translink Corporate Finance UK is delighted to announce the promotion of Will Holmes to partner. With more than 10 years at the firm, Will has played a significant role in Translink’s continued growth and has been a key asset in the delivery of cross-border deals across various industries. Since joining Translink (formerly BHP Corporate Finance) […]
Swiss fintech Teylor is accelerating its growth trajectory: Following the acquisition of SME lending platform creditshelf in May 2024, the company today announces the acquisition of grenke AG’s entire factoring division. In the past year alone, grenke’s seven country entities disbursed nearly one billion euros in factoring volume. In the first phase, Teylor will acquire […]
Well known commercial finance leader; John Onslow steps into retirement after nine years of leadership at IGF —preceded by a distinguished 40+ year career in Asset Based Lending (ABL) and commercial lending. Since founding IGF in its current guise, John has been instrumental in driving the business forward. Under his leadership, IGF has grown its […]
