Finance data leaders continue to face ongoing challenges with the rapid evolution of technology as 72% of organisations report they have implemented some AI-based solutions, yet only 39% have embedded them company-wide. Data leaders anticipate AI-led benefits but struggle with institutional constraints The findings in the Ataccama Data Trust Report 2025: Trustworthy AI Strategies for Data […]
New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes fell in October 2024 by 2% compared with the same month in 2023. The corresponding value of new business fell by 1% over the same period. In the ten months to October 2024, new business was […]
Sustainability is no longer a distant ideal for businesses—it’s a pressing priority and a transformative opportunity. In the face of environmental and economic challenges, a new report reveals how small businesses across the UK are embedding green practices into their operations. These businesses demonstrate how sustainability can drive innovation, strengthen communities, and ensure long-term success. […]
New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that total asset finance new business (primarily leasing and hire purchase) grew in October 2024 by 4% compared with the same month in 2023. In the ten months to October 2024, new business was also 4% higher than in the same period in […]
The effects of president-elect Trump’s proposed policy mix – of tax cuts and spending efficiencies, tariff increases, removal of illegal immigrants, and deregulation –are likely to tip the US economy into recession, according to the latest research by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research. In a worst case scenario, where immigrant expulsions are […]
Investec Bank plc (Investec), a leading international financial services provider, today announces the introduction of a new 60% loan-to-value (LTV) buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage offering aimed at high net worth (HNW) individuals. This complements Investec’s current 70% LTV offering and follows the launch of a new 60% LTV residential mortgage product in September, along with reductions […]
Against the backdrop of continued economic uncertainty, 106 new businesses were created every hour across Britain in the first half of 2024, according to research by iwoca – one of Europe’s largest SME lenders. Analysis of Companies House data reveals that over 459,000 businesses were registered in Britain between January and June 2024, an increase of 6% […]
Budget changes bring benefits and challenges. Expansion and investment in city centres and retail parks. Delivering better experiences for shopping ‘day out’. Entertainment integrated into the retail mix. An acceleration of automation and use of AI in supply chains Reinvention of the department store and food hall. Challenges remain for online only stores. Prospects for […]
Property firm Savills has released its forecast for the prime housing market, revealing that price growth over the next five years will be below that of the mainstream markets, given tax changes introduced in the 2024 Autumn Budget. 5 years to Sept-24 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Next 5 years Prime Central London +0.7% […]
Precise, part of the OSB Group, has launched new limited edition products which include rate reductions to help brokers support customers with greater choice and flexibility around affordability challenges. Residential rates now start from 5.79% with no product fee, helping customers looking to purchase ahead of the stamp duty changes coming into effect in April […]
