India Seeks Exemption from UK Carbon Tax in Free Trade Deal Talks
India has intensified negotiations with the UK, seeking exemption from the UK’s planned carbon tax as part of efforts to secure a free trade deal...
SMEs See Strong Start to 2024 Despite Hiring Caution and Sustainability Concern
A recent survey by NatWest has revealed that SMEs in the UK have enjoyed a strong start to the year, signaling resilience and adaptability in...
Protecting Your Business Against Phishing Attacks
Cybersecurity is a “cat-and-mouse” game in which attackers are wise to many of the security measures used by organisations, and are quick to develop strategies...
UK Retail Sales Stall in March Despite Early Easter Boost
Despite hopes of a resurgence in consumer spending fueled by the early Easter holiday, retail sales in the UK unexpectedly stalled in March, painting a...
Thames Water Proposes 56% Bill Hike Amid Financial Crisis
Thames Water, facing a deepening financial crisis compounded by shareholder disinvestment, has submitted a revised business plan to the regulator, proposing an unprecedented 56% increase...
Bernard Arnault Expands Family Influence at LVMH as Two More Children Join Board
In a strategic move to solidify family control over the LVMH luxury conglomerate, Bernard Arnault, the world’s wealthiest individual, has elevated two more of his...
UK Firms Set to Invest £338 Billion in Re-Industrialization Over Next Three Years, Research Reveals
In a bid to fortify supply chains and rejuvenate domestic manufacturing, UK firms are poised to inject a staggering £338 billion into re-industrialization initiatives over...
Hipgnosis Music Investor Agrees to £1.1bn Takeover by Concord Chorus
Hipgnosis, the renowned British music royalties investment fund boasting rights to hit songs by artists ranging from Beyoncé to Neil Young, has greenlit a $1.4bn...
FundOnion targets £1 billion funding goal in bid to close business finance gap
AI-driven business finance comparison site, FundOnion, has announced plans to facilitate over £1 billion in funding to help up to 25,000 SMEs grow over the...
Can a business be both purpose-driven and profitable?
The phrase ‘purpose-driven’ is thrown around in business parlance, but what does it mean and can it go hand-in-hand with growth and profitability? The two...