A growing number of wealthy Americans, scientists, and students are eyeing the UK as political instability under President Trump’s second term pushes them to look for safer ground — reversing a decades-long brain and wealth drain to the US. Lawyers, estate agents, and immigration experts are reporting a sharp spike in interest from affluent and […]
In today’s interconnected world, the foundation of successful business lies in authentic human connections. Leaders who embrace in-person meetings tap into the unique benefits of face-to-face interactions – such as building trust, interpreting nonverbal cues and fostering creativity that virtual meetings often lack. Mark Hooper, founder of hospitality experience platform Go Privilege, the piece explores […]
Swedish fintech giant Klarna has hit a major milestone in the UK, surpassing 11 million active customers and reporting 30% revenue growth in 2024, making the UK its third-largest market globally. The AI-powered payments and commerce network has also doubled its UK merchant base to 60,000, partnering with high-profile brands including Argos, eBay, Eurostar, and […]
Small food businesses across Britain are warning that the government’s new packaging tax could have catastrophic consequences, forcing price rises, damaging cashflows and even putting some companies out of business. The “extended producer responsibility” (EPR) levy, announced in December, requires any company with more than £1 million in annual sales and using over 25 tonnes […]
The founder of Mojo, a men’s sexual health and wellbeing app, has warned that HMRC’s aggressive crackdown on research and development (R&D) tax credits risks punishing genuine innovators, as his company battles a demand to repay more than £400,000. Xander Gilbert, 35, said he dreads the arrival of each new brown envelope from HMRC, after […]
Made Smarter, the Government-backed programme helping manufacturers embrace digital technologies, has launched a new £1 million funding round aimed at accelerating digital transformation across the North West’s manufacturing sector. The initiative, now in its seventh year, is offering match-funded grants of up to £20,000 to help small and medium-sized manufacturers adopt cutting-edge technologies such as […]
Charity shops across the UK are increasingly turning to online platforms in a bid to keep pace with the meteoric rise of second-hand fashion apps such as Vinted and Depop, as in-store sales come under pressure from rising costs and shifting consumer habits. New analysis from the Charity Retail Association (CRA) reveals that while physical […]
The City of London’s financial services sector experienced a modest hiring rebound in the first quarter of 2025, according to Morgan McKinley’s latest London Employment Monitor. However, the early-year optimism is being tested by renewed global uncertainty and the escalating trade tensions triggered by President Trump’s return to office. The report shows a 12% increase […]
Companies across the UK are being urged to tap into an often-underutilised talent pool: military veterans. New research from the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) suggests that businesses which employ former service personnel benefit from enhanced team resilience, superior problem-solving skills, and a notably stronger work ethic. According to a survey conducted on behalf of […]
London’s iconic Bond Street has reclaimed its position as Europe’s most expensive shopping street, thanks to a sharp rise in demand for prime retail space among global luxury brands. According to new research from Savills, prime headline rents on Bond Street surged 20% in 2023, reaching £13,162 per square metre — overtaking Milan’s Via Monte […]