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Vulnerable beneficiaries are being left without essential support as charities across the UK are forced to scale back services or halt expansion plans due to surging operational costs, according to leading audit, tax and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg.
Crowdfunder and Sport England have raised over £18 million for grassroots sports through matched crowdfunding, marking a major shift in how community clubs secure vital funding.
The Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25% is welcome news for mortgage holders and homebuyers, but less so for savers. The move, the fourth cut since August, comes amid global economic uncertainty, including concerns over Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, and easing inflation.
UK-US trade deal cuts steel and car tariffs, lifting shares in British exporters like Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin. Industry hails pact as vital relief amid wider trade uncertainty.
Salmon Scotland calls on UK Government to remove the 10% tariff on exports to the US following a new trade deal, saying it remains a barrier to growth in the sector’s second-largest market.
Electric car sales soared in April 2025 as petrol and diesel registrations fell below 30%, signalling a major shift in UK driver preferences despite political noise around net zero.
Danish energy giant Ørsted has cancelled the Hornsea 4 windfarm due to rising costs and interest rates, dealing a significant setback to the UK’s renewable energy targets.
Blick Rothenberg warns HMRC’s latest anti-scam campaign risks confusing taxpayers by mislabelling tax evasion and fraud as tax avoidance, which is legal and legitimate.
Trump’s global tariff war may have accelerated UK-India trade talks, according to Blick Rothenberg, as businesses push for post-Brexit deals to ease cross-border friction.
As Trump’s policies unsettle America’s elite, wealthy individuals, academics, and students are increasingly looking to the UK — offering a golden opportunity for Britain’s economy.
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.
Klarna celebrates a milestone 11 million UK customers and 30% revenue growth in 2024, doubling its merchant base and solidifying its role in the British retail landscape.
The ASA bans Lavazza and Dualit ads for misleading consumers by labelling coffee pods as “compostable” when they require industrial processing, not home composting.
To mark 10 years as Best Charity Banking Provider, The Co-operative Bank is offering a £10,000 prize draw for charity and community account holders with £5,000+ balances.
Small food businesses warn that the new packaging tax could be catastrophic, forcing price rises, cashflow problems and business closures amid soaring operational costs.
