The duty paid on drinks on tap in pubs will be up to 11p lower than at the supermarket. The changes are designed to help pubs compete on a level playing field with supermarkets, so they can continue to thrive at the heart of communities across the UK. The Brexit Pubs Guarantee announced in the…
As a UK entrepreneur, you understand the challenges of growing a small business in a competitive market. To stand out and succeed, you need to embrace creativity and innovation. One effective tool that can help you achieve this is the creative mood board. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how mood boards can significantly impact…
Running a small business can be both exciting and challenging, especially when it comes to managing finances and ensuring steady cash flow. One of the most common problems faced by small businesses is dealing with unpaid invoices and late-paying customers, leading to cash flow disruptions and financial strain. In 2023, the economic landscape is evolving…
By now, you’ve likely heard of ‘quiet quitting’, when employees commit to doing the bare minimum that their job description demands. The term gained traction in March 2022 after an employment influencer, Brian Creely, used it on social media to describe ‘coasting’ at work – and the phenomenon has only grown in strength thanks to…
New data from the Institute of Directors shows the drop in business confidence that was picked up in June has been sustained into July. The monthly IoD Directors’ Economic Confidence Index, which is the most-timely indicator of UK business sentiment, fell from -6 in May to -31 in June, suggesting a significant deterioration in the…
Having a strong online presence is crucial for the success of any business, including small businesses in the UK. A website serves as the online face of your business, and it is an essential tool for attracting potential customers, building credibility, and generating leads. However, the misconception that building a website is an expensive endeavor…
In recent years, the financial services industry has witnessed a significant transformation with the emergence of embedded finance. This revolutionary concept is reshaping the way businesses offer financial products and services to their customers. By integrating financial services seamlessly into non-financial products and platforms, embedded finance presents an exciting opportunity for companies to boost their…
The City watchdog’s flagship new regulation, the Consumer Duty, comes into force today with experts describing it as the most important regulatory change in a decade. The new principle aims to ensure firms deliver good outcomes for consumers on the quality and price of products and services, and make sure a higher standard of consumer…
Archangels, a leading business angel syndicate investing in early-stage Scottish life sciences and technology companies, is bolstering its funding fire power after securing a £12m co-investment agreement with British Business Investments via its Regional Angels Programme. The deal will provide the Edinburgh-based syndicate with additional capital to fuel the success of Scotland’s next generation of…
The prime minister will emphasise the need to strengthen Britain’s energy security when he meets industry leaders this week. Rishi Sunak is to set out details of the government’s plans for the UK’s fossil fuel and green industries. The Sunday Times says he will announce multimillion-pound funding for a carbon capture project in Scotland. The…
Sales of Covid tests have increased by a third this month, while official estimates of the number of people with the virus have also risen. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said its surveillance showed a slight increase in cases and hospital admissions, including those in intensive care, as of July 20. Its records show…
The expansion of ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) to outer London boroughs. has been ruled as lawful by the High Court. Five Conservative-run councils had launched legal action back in February over the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) to London’s outer boroughs. The scheme will come into force from 29 August and see…
Beleaguered Cinema chain Cineworld will suspend its listing on the London Stock Exchange today as it limps on with a restructuring plan to reduce its massive mountain of debt. The British chain revealed it would file for administration and stop trading on the exchange last month as it creaks under the weight of a huge…
When the phrase ‘quiet quitting’ started popping up amid the COVID-19 pandemic, employers and the media were trying to understand why some workers seemed to be putting in less effort than expected and only doing the minimum required. Susanne Lund, CEO at Airtame explains that while many factors can influence this behavior, a common refrain…
Top business groups have welcomed government plans to speed up the planning process for key infrastructure projects as a “major signal” on green growth. Ministers want to overhaul the system and create a new fast-track route for major schemes, such as offshore wind farms, transport connections, waste facilities and nuclear power stations. Prime minister Rishi…
