Small businesses across the country are urging government to honour their pre-election pledge to support the sector to enable the UK to hit future growth targets and save jobs. The National Enterprise Network (NEN), the country’s leading representative of enterprise support for start-up, small and micro-businesses, has released the results of its 2024 Business Barometer […]
Ian Wright and Craig Morrison, managing directors at business advisory firm Quantuma, were appointed joint administrators of The Dumbarton Football Club Limited (Dumbarton FC) on 18 November 2024. Dumbarton FC compete in tier 3 of the Scottish Professional Football League, William Hill League One and are one of the oldest football clubs in Scotland. Ian […]
Detailed analysis of ID fraud worldwide via proprietary and consumer survey data shows dramatic increase in fraud and deepfakes; and highlights key lessons for businesses. Today, Sumsub, a full-cycle verification platform, announces the launch of their Identity Fraud Report 2024, a global analysis of identity fraud dynamics. The latest global data* spotlights the new findings and trends […]
Please find a copy of the Letter to Rachel Reeves that was sent yesterday and signed by 81 retail CEOs. Economic consequences of the Autumn Budget for UK retail We are writing to share our significant concerns about the impact of the Budget on the retail industry and the economic consequences for inflation, employment and investment. Retail […]
In October 2024, the number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales was 1,747, 10% lower than in September 2024 (1,950) and 24% lower than the same month in the previous year. However, company insolvency numbers also remained much higher than levels seen during the Covid-19 pandemic and between 2014 and 2019. The construction […]
After seasonal adjustment, the number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales was 1,747 in October 2024, 10% lower than in September 2024 (1,950) and 24% lower than the same month in the previous year (2,293 in October 2023). However, the number of company insolvencies remained much higher than those seen both during the […]
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets have a spring in their step with the FTSE 100 up 0.3% in early trading, building on a good session yesterday that saw the UK’s largest stocks outperform most major European peers. Broader European markets have also had a positive open as investors look ahead to […]
Rogue research and development (R&D) tax advisors are running rampant and businesses claiming tax relief are risking getting in deep and costly trouble with HMRC, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg. Ele Theochari, a partner and R&D specialist at the firm, said: “HMRC have been cracking down on R&D claims to curb […]
Following the launch of its development finance pricing from 9.35% p.a., Assetz Capital, a leading funder in SME property finance, announces the launch of a series of lower priced products – all under 10% p.a. These are designed to support the residential refurbishment market as well as property developers involved in town regeneration schemes. The […]
Exporting more of their products and services overseas is a top priority for one in four mid-sized businesses in the UK, according to new data from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO. BDO’s latest survey of mid-sized businesses found that 25% are focusing on growing their exports over the next six to nine months, prioritising […]
