Demand for Bridging finance predicted to grow in 2026
According to new data from Black & White Bridging. four out of five intermediaries say
Two-thirds of banks close since 2015
Analysis by consumer watchdog Which? shows that 67% of bank branches in the UK have closed over the past
Property Tax hike threatens flexible workspaces
Flexible working businesses have alerted Chancellor Rachel Reeves about potential property tax increases that could
Advice for any small firms with closure concerns
A survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) reports that there is concern that
UK has seen increase in new businesses
The Times reports that, the UK had 5.7m businesses, at the start of the year.
Can SMEs ‘unlock £78bn’ by using AI?
Microsoft and consultancy WPI Strategy have compiled a report that suggests that SMEs could unlock
UK reacts to Global effects of Tariffs
The Times reports that the UK economy is projected to experience a significant slowdown over
Firms to invest $650bn in bringing manufacturing back into the UK
The Times reports that UK companies are projected to invest $650bn over the next three
UK’s ‘Tech’ start-ups threatened by international acquisition
A report by the Independent says that the UK is at risk of becoming an

