SMEs losing thousands in poor bank interest rates
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Young Brits Poised to Double UK Business Numbers
A new report reveals 67% of young Brits want to start a business, but traditional finance blocks growth. Discover the potential £24.6bn boost and government plans.
AI Powers 69% Jump in UK Startup Founders
New LinkedIn data reveals a UK founder boom, with AI lowering barriers. Discover how human skills are becoming more valued and why SME networks are expanding fast.
NatWest takes stake in SME finance start-up Bourn
NatWest acquires a minority stake in London fintech Bourn, backing its mission to solve cashflow challenges for small businesses with a modern, flexible funding solution.
Raylo Black Friday: Tech from £7.49/month for SMEs
UK SMEs can get iPhones, MacBooks & Google Pixels for as little as £7.49/month with Raylo Business's Black Friday deals. £0 upfront, flexible terms & next-day delivery.
Labour's £2bn Budget Boost for Scotland and Wales
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders hail £2bn funding increase and end of two-child benefit cap in Rachel Reeves' budget, hoping to reverse polling deficits ahead of May elections.
Richmond Council drops legal challenge over funding
Richmond Council withdraws legal action after government revises funding formula, avoiding £45m cuts. Council leader welcomes 'significant improvement' in local authority funding reforms.
SMEs Call for Tax Burden Relief in Autumn Budget
British SMEs urge Chancellor to address disproportionate tax burden in Autumn Budget. 73% hit by NICs rise, 69% by corporation tax hike. Read their demands.
Keeps Secures £1.2M Funding from Investor Rush
London-based sports platform Keeps closes £1.2 million funding round as investors target sports sector. Discover how this impacts UK sports technology investment landscape.
London schools repay £653k after postcode error
London nurseries and schools must repay over £650,000 after a data entry mistake with postcodes led to significant funding overpayments. Councils are now recovering funds.
Council funding shake-up boosts North and Midlands
Deprived towns in northern England and the Midlands secure major funding increases in a landmark local authority reform, redirecting cash from affluent areas to post-industrial communities.
Channel 4 AI Ad Tool Helps Small Businesses Compete
Channel 4 introduces free AI advertising tool for SMEs, transforming websites into TV ads in minutes. Discover how small businesses can now access television advertising.
UK SMEs start with less than £6,000
New research reveals the average UK small business starts with under £6,000, with many founders relying on personal savings and loans. Discover the financial tightrope and the support available.
UK businesses miss out on £9bn in bank interest
Traditional banks short-change UK SMEs on savings rates, costing small firms billions annually. Allica Bank offers solution with 4.08% interest and cashback.
Only 2% of tenant complaints lead to enforcement
Exclusive data shows English councils prosecuted just 64 landlords despite 300,000 tenant complaints about unfit housing. New rights may remain 'symbolic' without proper funding.
Judge blocks Trump's UC funding cut over antisemitism
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from cutting funding to the University of California over alleged antisemitism. Read the full ruling details.
Enfield Council's £1.2bn Debt Crisis
An auditor has issued statutory recommendations to Enfield Council to de-risk its £1.286bn debt, warning that its financial reserves have fallen below a safe threshold. Discover the full story.
University Leader Slams International Student Levy Plan
Manchester University Vice-Chancellor warns proposed 6% surcharge on international fees will 'hurt the sector' and damage UK's global education standing. Read why this policy concerns universities.
UK's 6% Student Tax Risks £621m University Funding
MP Virenda Sharma warns Britain's proposed international student tax undermines trade relations with India and risks driving talent to competitors like Canada and Australia.
Why Running the BBC Remains an Impossible Job
Exploring why leading the BBC has become Britain's most challenging media role amid political pressure, funding crises and digital disruption. Discover the key challenges.
UK cuts Global Fund by 15%, risking African health crisis
Britain reduces Global Fund pledge by £150m despite co-hosting replenishment drive. Campaigners warn cuts will force African nations to make impossible healthcare choices and risk thousands of lives.
Judge blocks Trump's UC funding cuts
A federal judge has permanently barred the Trump administration from withholding funds from University of California over vaccine policies. Read the full ruling details.
English councils sell assets to avoid bankruptcy
Survey reveals most English councils are selling public assets like sports centres to fund soaring social care costs, with many also planning council tax hikes.
SEND funding crisis pushes councils to brink
Spiralling special educational needs costs threaten to bankrupt most English councils by 2028. Experts demand urgent government action to fix the £6.6 billion deficit. Read the full report.
Assisted Dying Bill Fuels Palliative Care Debate
As the assisted dying bill progresses, UK lawmakers and medical professionals debate the crucial balance between palliative care improvements and end-of-life choice.
15th-Century Flemish Triptych Worth £3.5m Found in Dorset
A 15th-century Flemish triptych discovered during almshouse renovations in Sherborne, Dorset, has been valued at £3.5m. The artwork will be auctioned to fund social housing projects in the historic market town.
Special needs services face 'total collapse' in England
Special educational needs services in England face total collapse with councils warning of £18bn deficits by 2030. Urgent reforms needed to prevent widespread bankruptcy.
SMEs Back Themselves, Not Government Support
A stark confidence gap emerges as 75% of SME leaders are bullish on their 2026 growth, yet only 39% trust the government to help. Discover the impact on UK jobs and investment.
Your Party Rejects £600k Donation Transfer
Jeremy Corbyn's Your Party faces internal conflict as allies reject Zarah Sultana's £600,000 transfer offer. Discover the full story behind the funding dispute.
Tasmania approves $1.3bn Hobart stadium project
Tasmanian parliament greenlights contentious Macquarie Point stadium while federal government commits $37m to childcare safety reforms. Read the latest developments.
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