Small businesses across the UK are being given the chance to pitch for a share of £1 million in funding as NatWest launches its Accelerator Pitch competition to celebrate ten years of its free NatWest Accelerator programme. The initiative invites ambitious entrepreneurs to submit a 60-second video pitch explaining how funding would help their business […]
More than half of UK organisations are planning to cut expenses in response to rising government-imposed costs, including new tax and National Insurance increases taking effect from April 6th, according to a new survey of finance leaders. The research, conducted by financial management software provider AccountsIQ and expense management platform ExpenseIn, reveals that 52% of […]
Hiring the right staff has always been a challenge for businesses, but for small businesses operating outside major UK cities, the struggle is even more pronounced. With talent gravitating towards urban areas, rural and small town businesses often face difficulties attracting and retaining skilled employees. The challenge isn’t just about finding people but is about […]
Keir Starmer is under growing pressure from senior UK and EU figures to take a tougher stance against Donald Trump, as fears escalate that the US president is preparing to impose sweeping tariffs on British exports — a move that could spark a global trade war and severely damage the UK economy. British officials in […]
Campaigners are urging UK police forces to take a far tougher stance on fraudsters, warning that scams have become a “penalty-free crime” amid a surge in reported fraud and high-profile global investigations. The call to action comes just days after the government announced it is working on an expanded fraud strategy in response to a […]