With the Autumn Budget just around the corner, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should brace themselves. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has some difficult choices ahead. The economy is sluggish, inflation isn’t easing, and business confidence has reached a new low. We won’t know the full picture until 26th November, but early signs…
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Research And Development Tax Relief Update For Businesses
HMRC have introduced new practical enhancements to their Research and Development (R&D) tax relief tool to help businesses access the tax relief they deserve, whilst also reducing the number of fraud or ‘in error’ claims which simply don’t qualify for relief. Alongside a new expert advisory panel, it seems R&D tax relief is becoming more…
How Sports Hospitality Can Be a Secret Weapon for Workplace Wellbeing & Client Success
By John Boyde – Founder & CEO, Sports Entertainment Tours & Sports Pro Travel. In today’s fast-paced business world, where talent is hard to retain and client loyalty is tougher than ever to earn, one strategy is proving surprisingly powerful, sports hospitality. More than just tickets to a game or a premium box at a…
The Cost of Neglecting Property Maintenance in Business
It doesn’t take a fire, flood, or lawsuit to kill a business. Sometimes all it takes is a dripping pipe, a gate that won’t close, or a ceiling crack that everyone keeps ignoring. Every year, companies lose millions not because they made bad deals, but because they let their buildings rot quietly. Paint flakes. Doors…
Disrupting Health Awareness With Bold Storytelling
After losing his brother Robin to a rare form of testicular cancer at just 24, Toby Freeman wanted to make sure no other families would suffer the same fate. He turned the personal tragedy he and his family faced into a national project, building a movement that has saved lives through education, awareness and advocacy….
UK Economy Growth Slower Than Anticipated April-June 2025
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced on Tuesday 30th September 2025 that the UK economy grew by only 0.3% in the second quarter of the year. Ask most laypeople what they think of that and they’ll likely tell you they couldn’t care less, they don’t know what it all means, or that growth is…
Run Things – A Tech Platform To Make Your Staff Happier & Healthier
Kevin Betts, Director of tech platform Run Things, is looking to help businesses improve staff happiness and wellbeing through its fitness challenges. Every business owner needs a productive workforce, but this doesn’t happen on its own. Teams need to be supported and nurtured to perform well, with happiness, health and productivity deeply interlinked. A 2023…
9 Ways For Employers To Support Working Parents
Why should companies support working parents? An employer who provides support to working parents allows them to balance their work and family life providing them with the opportunity to manage their childcare responsibilities and career demands effectively. For the employer, there are significant advantages to their business of being accommodating to employees with children and…
US Firms To Invest In UK With New Tech Deal
On the 17th September 2025, the UK government announced a new tech deal with the US as part of the US President’s State Visit – and it’s a deal that’s supposed to be worth £150 billion in funding over the next decade or so, as US tech firms look to make strides in the UK….
How To Invest In Cryptocurrencies With A Small Budget
Unlike what people often think, investing in cryptocurrency does not require a fortune. These digital assets are highly accessible. This means you can get started with even a small amount before gradually growing your portfolio over time. Whether you’re a young professional, student, or just starting in the crypto space, several strategies allow you to…