Survey hints at strengthening M&A market
Almost half of small business owners have considered buying another business in the past year. Of these, nearly two thirds say…
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Mixed reaction to ‘Autumn statement for growth’
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt yesterday unveiled what he called a huge boost for British competitiveness in a so-called Autumn statement for growth….
Study casts doubt on business trust of Gen AI
More than 90 per cent of senior decision makers believe the Government should introduce stricter regulations for Generative AI, according to…
Budget stress affects seven in ten of us, say bosses
Two in three business owners are suffering from heightened anxiety as they await Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement on November 22, a…
Good news as inflation hits two-year low
Inflation has fallen to its lower level for two years, hitting 4.6% for October, a drop from 6.7% the previous month,…
Post-election tax rises inevitable, say bosses
More businesses expect taxes to rise rather than fall after the next general election, according to the latest research from 500…
Small firms reaping the financial rewards of AI
Over a third of small businesses have used, or are considering using, AI according to new research that underlines the growing appetite for…
TikTok showcases new marketplace with 1.5m firms on board
Nearly 1.5 million UK firms, including family ventures emerging side-hustles and promising scale-ups, now have a presence on TikTok, The platform…
Rate brings limited relief but the problems remain
The Bank of England has voted to leave interest rates on hold for the second time in a row. The Bank’s monetary policy…
Unlocking productivity with AI: a UK perspective
Guest Comment by Chris Ellis The rise in AI technology has injected businesses with newfound optimism. Many business leaders anticipate that…