Download IPFS The British Business Bank has hit a significant milestone, channelling £2.5 billion through its Growth Guarantee Scheme to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the United Kingdom (UK). Notably, 69% of this funding has flowed to businesses outside the affluent hubs of London and the South East,[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Bank of England (BoE) is under scrutiny as it prepares to review its quantitative tightening (QT) programme, with expectations mounting that it will scale back the pace of shrinking its £558 billion government bond holdings. Economists and market analysts are keenly awaiting the BoE’s August 7 policy[Read More…]

Download IPFS The British Business Bank has marked a significant achievement, with its Growth Guarantee Scheme reaching £2.5 billion in lending. Notably, 69% of this funding has supported businesses outside the affluent hubs of London and the South East, with the North West emerging as a key beneficiary, securing £272[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United Kingdom (U.K.) is on the brink of a pension crisis that could jeopardise the retirement security of millions, according to Alastair King, the Lord Mayor of the City of London. With nearly one in four adults, around 15 million people, not saving enough for retirement, and[Read More…]

Download IPFS Councils in England are set to receive a significant £1.1 billion funding boost to improve recycling services, financed through new fees imposed on businesses for the packaging they produce. The measure forms part of the government’s broader push to build a more sustainable and efficient waste management system.[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United Kingdom has granted Indian companies access to its £95 billion public procurement market in a significant move to deepen post-Brexit trade ties. The landmark agreement marks the first time the U.K. has committed to legally binding terms giving Indian suppliers fair access to government contracts under[Read More…]

Download IPFS A major Nissan supplier, Unipres (UK) Ltd, has proposed building a large wind turbine at its Sunderland facility to lower carbon emissions and support more sustainable operations. The initiative would allow the company to generate its energy and reduce dependence on external sources. Unipres (UK) Ltd, a leading[Read More…]

Download IPFS Large companies in the United Kingdom will soon be required to publish how long they take to pay their suppliers, as part of a new regulatory push designed to improve transparency and support smaller businesses. Under upcoming reforms, the Department for Business and Trade is expected to strengthen[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United Kingdom’s recently signed trade agreement with India is set to ease import barriers for British retailers and consumers by simplifying requirements for low-value e-commerce shipments. Under the new Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), U.K.-based buyers and businesses will benefit from faster and cheaper access to[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A government-backed grant worth as much as £36,000 is available across parts of the U.K. to support individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions in making vital home adaptations. The Disabled Facilities Grant, issued through local councils, is designed to help those with additional needs remain safe and[Read More…]