The government’s £5bn Pride in Place programme will give 169 towns long-term regeneration funding — with local businesses set to benefit from new contracts, higher footfall and the economic revival of high streets and public spaces.
Category: In Business
Advice on growing your small and medium sized business, SME, in the UK. Hiring and managing staff and finance plus marketing all on one website
AI accelerating growth in UK climate tech start-ups as adoption rate doubles national average
New research from Sustainable Ventures finds AI adoption among UK climate tech start-ups is nearly twice the national average, with investment in AI-driven ventures surging as hardware innovators risk being left behind.
Six university start-ups named as finalists for Ignite 2025 social enterprise competition
Six social entrepreneurs from UK universities have been announced as finalists for Ignite 2025, the Ford Family Foundation’s flagship competition supporting purpose-led start-ups with a £50,000 prize pot.
‘We’re like a family here’: why this interview cliché could signal a toxic workplace
Job experts warn that when hiring managers say “we’re like a family here,” it can often mask unhealthy work expectations and poor boundaries. Here’s what to watch out for in interviews.
Department for Education ramps up AI and data training as part of UK government digital skills drive
The Department for Education has spent over £170,000 on AI, data and digital training in three years as 70% of UK government bodies pilot or plan to use artificial intelligence.
UK faces shortfall of 250,000 tradespeople by 2030, warns Screwfix chief
The UK could face a shortage of 250,000 tradespeople by 2030, Screwfix warns, as only 2% of sole traders take on apprentices due to a broken levy system and excessive red tape.
Saudi Arabia’s $55bn EA takeover cements its global gaming ambitions
Saudi Arabia has moved to become a global gaming powerhouse after its $55bn acquisition of Electronic Arts, giving Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman control over blockbuster titles such as FIFA, Battlefield and The Sims.
Morrisons to track shop floor staff with new app in drive to boost performance
Morrisons will begin tracking shop floor staff in real time through a new performance app, as chief executive Rami Baitiéh seeks to revive sales and close the gap with discount rivals Aldi and Lidl.
HMRC has stepped up its campaign to expand the scope of ‘confectionery’ under VAT law – and the courts are backing them
HMRC is reclassifying more sweet products as confectionery under VAT rules, hitting producers, wholesalers and retailers with 20% tax liabilities. Here’s what it means for UK food businesses.
Currys’ closure of ESG committee sparks debate on UK corporate governance priorities
Currys has scrapped its board-level ESG committee, raising concerns among governance experts that the move could send the wrong signal as UK sustainability rules tighten and investor scrutiny grows.
Reshaping confidentiality: the changing landscape of Non-disclosure agreements
There have been long-standing concerns about the use of Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), particularly relating to sexual harassment allegations. Those concerns have grown with the momentum of the MeToo movement.
Royal Mail doubles SME apprenticeship funding with new £1m levy gift
Royal Mail is gifting another £1m of its apprenticeship levy to support small businesses after its first round was oversubscribed, funding training across sectors from e-commerce to healthcare.
MIT report: 95% of corporate generative AI pilots are failing
A new MIT report finds that 95% of corporate generative AI pilots are failing to show measurable business impact, as most companies struggle with integration and misallocate resources — widening the gap with agile startups.
JLR loan support failing to reach SME suppliers quickly enough, warn industry experts
Cash from JLR’s £1.5m government-backed loan is not filtering down supply chains fast enough, with smaller automotive suppliers at risk of collapse without urgent funding.
UK brands risk losing $10bn in value as short-term tactics limit growth potential
Kantar’s BrandZ Top 75 report reveals UK brands trail global peers, leaving $10bn untapped by focusing on short-term marketing instead of bold, long-term brand building.
