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Business On The Menu At Joint Chambers Lunch
Businesses from across Edinburgh and the Lothians will get together on Thursday as the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce and the Midlothian and East Lothian…
Why UK Guardianship Is Becoming a Trust Business, Not Just a Compliance Business
International boarding is getting more expensive and more scrutinised at the same time. This year’s VAT increase pushed average boarding fees toward £50,000 to £55,000…
New Coworking Space in Central Manchester Launches with Memberships from £50 a Month
Manchester businesses now have a new address to consider.
Bruton Knowles Provides Specialist Advice for £250 million Railway Project in Major Boost to Economy
A national chartered surveyor has provided specialist advice for the development of a new £250 million government-funded railway station, which provides a significant boost to infrastructure and economic growth in the UK.
New research shows huge impact of Iran war on Midlands businesses
New research has shown the huge impact the ongoing Iran war is having on businesses across the Midlands.
Nine in Ten Scots want Government to back UK small businesses
Reductions to business rates and National Insurance plus support with energy costs top concerns – as only 2% of small businesses looking to hire to…
Seriös Group launches new research exposing the ‘chief information overload’ facing UK leaders
New report finds 87% of data leaders say their responsibilities have increased, as AI, governance, cybersecurity and data quality pressures continue to rise.
Businesses sceptical about Burnham’s economic impact as they fear more tax and red tape
More than two-thirds (67%) of companies are concerned about a government led by Andy Burnham, a snapshot survey revealed today.
No Summer bounce for small businesses as growth forecasts reach a 12 year low
North West the only UK region where small business growth forecasts rise Sharp falls across the South – with construction, retail and hospitality hit hardest…
Interest in construction sector productivity hits a five-year high
Online interest in construction productivity reached a five-year high in early 2026, as pressure mounted on the sector to improve performance.
Transformative customs partnership helps outdoor goods specialist AMG Group cut costly double duty burden
One of the UK’s leading outdoor goods specialists has hailed a transformative customs partnership which has helped it negotiate the post-Brexit landscape and significantly cut…
Almost 9 in 10 SME’s have sustainability on their radar, but define it differently across sectors
Small businesses across the UK say sustainability means different things depending on the work they do and the pressures they face.
Packed tax event marks latest milestone in company’s North Wales expansion
Dozens of business owners gathered at Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants’ new Llangefni base for a Making Tax Digital event – the latest sign of the firm’s…
CBM warns improvements to steel safeguarding quotas are just a stay of execution for UK manufacturing
Hundreds of downstream manufacturers will still be hit hard by the new steel safeguarding measures being introduced today – despite a slight softening by ministers.
Unipart manufacturing expert calls on the UK to maximise the redrawing of global manufacturing lines
One of the UK’s leading industrialists believes the UK is standing on the verge of a pivotal opportunity that could see it ‘redraw’ the global…
Tenanted Property Service Launches Amid Rising Landlord Exits
Bettermove, the UK property solutions company, has launched a formal tenanted‑property service as more landlords look to sell homes with tenants in situ following the…
Seriös Group takes centre stage for Datalyst 2026
Innovative data solutions company Seriös Group will take centre stage at one of the North East’s leading data conferences this week.
Built to Last: ECI Partners Celebrates 50 Years of Backing UK Businesses
ECI Partners celebrates 50 years in private equity, since its founding on 22 June 1976 as Equity Capital for Industry.
Nationwide project to help schools save two billion litres of water reaps promising early results
Wave, the multi-award-winning County Durham water retailer, has reported strong early progress from its nationwide initiative to help schools reduce water waste.