Starling Bank has raised £60m in a Series C funding round led by Merian Global Investors, including the Merian Chrysalis Investment Company.
Category: News
The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
HMV reopens trio of stores as new owner with further rescues ahead
A trio of HMV stores earmarked for closure have been reopened this week, with more potential rescues on the horizon
Business energy broker Utilitywise goes into administration
Energy broker Utilitywise has gone into administration, putting 1,000 jobs at risk.
Advertising regulators set to crackdown on young celebs in gambling ads
Rules around gambling ads, which include a ban on the use of young celebrities and sports stars, are set to become stricter, especially online.
Third of all UK entrepreneurs have ‘fallen out of love’ with their business
While many business owners start companies to pursue their passion, a new survey confirms that this feeling doesn’t last forever.
Yolk Recruitment marks decade in business by announcing new acquisition strategy
Cardiff-based Yolk Recruitment has announced details of its ambitious growth strategy, as part of its goal to become Wales’ market-leading recruitment agency by 2020.
British horse racing to resume after shutdown over flu virus
Horse racing in Britain will resume on Wednesday after a six-day shutdown following an outbreak of equine flu.
Facebook & Google news should be regulated says government report
A regulator should oversee tech giants like Google and Facebook to ensure their news content is trustworthy, a government-backed report has suggested.
Eurotunnel sues government over no-deal ferry contracts
The government is being sued for its decision to charter firms to run extra ferries, including one with no ships, in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Debenhams secures £40m cash injection to stay afloat as battles for survival
Debenhams is understood to have secured a cash injection of around £40m to buy it extra time as it battles to secure a longer term deal with lenders.
Taxi & private hire drivers to face enhanced government checks
All taxi and private hire drivers could have to pass enhanced criminal record checks under new government proposals.
Government will miss own Brexit trade deal targets
Government officials have admitted they will not be able to renegotiate all trade treaties involving European Union by end of March
Andy Murray backs Tinder-style app for cows to help UK farming market
So you think the dating scene is like a meat market? Well, wait till you hear about the latest matchmaking app.
UK economy grew at slowest rate since 2012 as Brexit woes bite
The UK economy expanded at its slowest annual rate in six years in 2018 after a sharp contraction in December.
Bank of England slashes UK growth forecast over Brexit uncertainty
The Bank of England (BoE) has warned that Brexit uncertainty is to see a growth slump to its lowest level for a decade, the Bank has held interest rates at 0.75%.
















