
Digital divide widens as 74% of regional SMEs miss out on vital support
The UK’s efforts to level up its economy are under renewed scrutiny as a growing digital divide emerges between small businesses in London and those across…
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The UK’s efforts to level up its economy are under renewed scrutiny as a growing digital divide emerges between small businesses in London and those across…

ThinCats, the alternative lender focused on mid-sized SMEs, has announced a record year of lending for the 12 months to 30 June 2025, providing £381 million…

Amazon’s longest-ever Prime Day event, running from 8–11 July, is expected to generate record-breaking sales of $21.4 billion globally, with UK shoppers forecast to contribute nearly…

Businesses, charities and community groups have joined forces to call on the UK government to scrap VAT on all repaired and refurbished electronics — a move…

At the House of Lords launch of the National Education Futures 2025 report, James Caan CBE called for urgent reform in inclusion, teacher support, and cross-sector…

New Ubuy study ranks the UK as the worst European country for commuting due to high travel costs, long journeys, low leave entitlement and poor work-life…

The US State Department now requires student visa applicants to unlock their social media profiles, allowing diplomats to vet online activity for “hostility” or “security threats”.

MethaneSat, a $88m climate satellite backed by Google and Jeff Bezos to track methane emissions, has lost contact in orbit—dealing a serious blow to global climate…

In many businesses, leadership is seen as something that happens in boardrooms or during quarterly reviews – a responsibility held by the few. But for small…

New research from Nationwide Vehicle Contracts reveals that HGV drivers, delivery workers and vehicle technicians may face critical shortages by 2050, threatening EV adoption and online…

Minicab drivers represented by the IWGB union are launching legal action against TfL, claiming licence delays have left many unable to work and caused financial hardship.

Razzamataz Theatre Schools celebrates its 25th anniversary by offering two aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to run their own franchise school in the UK or UAE, with…

Superyachts are growing in size as demand soars post-Covid. From floating five-star hotels to 100m vessels, here’s why the world’s wealthiest are buying bigger than ever.

MPs back Vodafone franchisees in explosive Commons debate, urging urgent review of UK franchise regulation and comparing case to Post Office scandal.

Superdrug adds over 600 jobs and boosts profits despite tax and wage pressures