Newly published research* taking the temperature of 500 business owners has revealed that nearly one in three firms surveyed** (31%) believe they’ll need to embark on a wave of redundancies in the coming year. Furthermore, 30% of business owners polled say it’s likely they’ll default on debt over the next 12 months. The research, which was conducted for […]
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 is digging its heels in and putting on a mini rebound this morning after a disappointing session yesterday that was overshadowed by higher-than-expected inflation, which has dampened hopes for swift interest rate cuts. Across the pond, it was a largely uneventful session, with investors gearing up for […]
Commercial finance brokers have set out their wish list for funders, with an “outside the box” approach to deals among the top of their demands. In the latest survey by Asset Advantage, a third of commercial brokers said they want funders to be more open-minded on deals, considering the full picture of the business or […]
‘Black November’ has gotten off to a poor start for eCommerce, with sales dipping markedly in the first two weeks. IMRG’s Online Retail Index, which tracks the online sales performance of 200+ retailers, reported a -5.9% Year-on-Year (YoY) decline in the week commencing 28th October, the sharpest drop since June this year. The week commencing […]
The British Business Bank today announces that its Growth Guarantee Scheme has supported more than £250m of finance to smaller businesses, since its launch as a successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme in July 2024. The Growth Guarantee Scheme is designed to support access to finance for UK smaller businesses as they look to invest […]
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “British Land is laying solid foundations for recovery, proving that even in challenging markets, a giant landlord can still think on its feet. Rent growth is driving revenues forward while stabilising interest rates are helping to steady property values. The focus on retail parks and London campuses continues […]
UK inflation surged to 2.3% in October, up from 1.7% in September, sparking fresh concerns about wealth erosion and unsettling financial markets. This significant rise, coupled with signs of a potential return to rising inflation in the US, highlights how inflationary pressures on both sides of the Atlantic are disrupting investment landscapes and threatening the […]
Brits are embracing shopping small, with shoppers willing to pay more to prioritise purchases from small businesses over larger competitors this holiday season, reveals new research from GoDaddy. Over half (54%) of shoppers aim to have their gift shopping for the festive season completed ahead of December, with seven in 10 reporting that, despite cost-of-living […]
Business advisory firm Quantuma has advised the shareholders of Hampshire-based specialist supported living services business Acorns (Southern) Ltd, trading as Acorns Health Care, on its sale to Ignite Growth, a UK-based investor. The acquisition will unlock the next phase of Acorns’ growth and forms the first stage in Ignite’s regional growth strategy. The financial terms […]
Those who are looking to start a new hospitality business in the UK are being encouraged to offer added-value services for customers, as they look to navigate current market challenges. The call comes from The Cumberland Building Society, who said those who are new to the sector will face pressures such as rising costs, a […]
