In recent years, small business financing has evolved dramatically, with more businesses opting for alternative options over traditional bank loans. The growing complexities and denial rates faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have led to the rise of online ...
High street retailers are preparing for a difficult Christmas trading period, as higher taxes and mounting costs raise concerns over the viability of many businesses in town and city centres. A recent report from advisory firm BDO revealed that in-store ...
There is only one way to trade in a long-term uptrend: long. Forget about picking tops and breaks below short-term moving averages. Leaning bearish within a long-term uptrend is not a profitable strategy. Instead, we should lean bullish and use ...
The Unite union has issued a stark warning to the UK government over its controversial decision to cut the winter fuel payment for millions of pensioners, threatening to pursue a judicial review if the policy isn’t reversed. Initially announced in ...
Seventeen UK businesses, including Crate Brewery in Hackney and the British Society for Immunology, are launching a six-month trial of the four-day working week with over 1,000 employees participating. Organised by the 4 Day Week Campaign, this trial lets workers ...
Protectionist trade policies, such as those proposed by Donald Trump, may inadvertently harm U.S. manufacturing firms by increasing input costs, leading to reduced investment, according to a study from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. With tariffs central to ...
The UK Government has launched GOV.UK Forms, a new digital tool designed to make it faster and easier for the public to access essential government services online. Following a successful pilot phase, the platform is now set for rollout across ...
The Treasury’s bank referral scheme, intended to increase finance access for small businesses, has come under heavy scrutiny after a recent review revealed it has secured loans for only one in twenty companies referred. Under the scheme, nine major banks ...
In its first Autumn Budget, the Labour government has committed £500 million to improve broadband speed and mobile coverage across the UK, with a particular focus on rural areas. Chancellor Rachel Reeves highlighted that the funding will bolster ongoing projects ...
In the ever-evolving financial sector, operational efficiency is paramount. With increasing pressures to process transactions swiftly, accurately, and at reduced costs, financial institutions are turning to advanced technologies to stay competitive. One of the most promising solutions in this domain ...