Analysts revise GDP forecasts upwards as the UK economy emerges from recession, spurred by strong first-quarter growth. Investment banks and consultancies respond positively to the data, projecting accelerated expansion for the year ahead.
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Simply Asset Finance Achieves Record Revenue as SMEs Embrace Alternative Lenders Over Big Banks
Specialist SME lender Simply Asset Finance reports record annual revenue amidst a trend of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) favouring alternative financing solutions over traditional big banks, highlighting the growing demand for accessible business funding.
Ex-offenders “neglected” in the workplace due to lack of digital skills, warns Digital Poverty Alliance
With current reoffending rates on the rise, prison leavers are facing neglect when seeking to reintegrate into society due to insufficient digital skills, according to the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA).
Workers shun business parks as ‘the office’ prefer city centres
The dynamics of office space preferences have shifted dramatically in recent years, with business parks experiencing significant vacancies as companies prioritise city centre locations to accommodate their workforce’s evolving needs.
Nadhim Zahawi confirms he paid nearly £5m for tax error
Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has confirmed to the BBC that he paid nearly £5 million to authorities to settle his tax affairs.
Lidl increases pay to match Aldi in battle for staff
Lidl has raised its basic wages to match those of its competitor Aldi in a bid to attract and retain staff.
WFH Parents Accused of Fuelling Increase in Friday School Absences
Gillian Keegan, the Education Secretary, has voiced concern over a noticeable surge in children skipping school on Fridays, attributing the trend to parents who work from home.
They say size doesn’t matter. They’re lying
There may be few certainties in life, but when it comes to the marketing world, there are several hard facts that account for why it is really, really tough to go from being a small business to a large one.
Natwest on track to exceed investment in women led businesses target: lending £1.5bn to date
NatWest Group has announced today that it has now lent over £1.5bn to female-led businesses since 2021, and is on track to exceed its target to lend £2bn by the end of 2025.
Change for the better
The phrase “Nothing stays the same” is often used when we look perhaps nostalgically at the past.
West Yorkshire Mayor kickstarts “region of learning” with £10 million investment
People facing barriers to employment will benefit from over £9.5 million to help them get the skills they need to secure well-paid work.
Global Savings Group calls out Google for anti-competitive behaviour after news sites penalised
The brand behind the world’s largest online shopping community has today called out Google for anti-competitive behaviour after they unfairly penalised news site revenue streams.
Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs Now Accepting Applications for 2024
Leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire and Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, renowned creator of the easy family of brands and founder of the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, have announced the launch of the Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK 2024, marking their 16th year.
Savills Revises House Price growth forecast to 2.5% Amid Confidence in Mortgage Rates
Savills, a leading estate agency, has revised its house price forecast for this year, projecting a growth of 2.5 percent, a significant turnaround from its previous prediction of a 3 percent fall.
TV streaming services like Netflix now essential expense for many despite cost of living crisis
In the midst of a cost of living crisis, Britons are making distinct choices about where to allocate their discretionary spending, opting for digital content subscriptions over dining out.