Introduction According to a new study from PwC the number of businesses committed to achieving net zero by 2030 has increased to 47%, up from 28% a year ago. 89% of businesses reported higher energy consumption and therefore higher energy costs over the last 12 months. 34% of businesses stated that the main cause of … Read more
Introduction According to a 2025 StartUp Ambition report by Enterprise Nation, 47% of UK adults surveyed are considering starting a self employed business or creating a “side hustle” to monetise their skills and hobbies or bring in additional income to assist with the rise of cost of living. This entrepreneurial sentiment marks a 12% increase … Read more
Introduction According to recent research from Lloyds Bank, 70% of UK surveyed businesses expect their turnover to increase in 2025, up from 62% when questioned in the same confidence survey 12 months ago. 73% of businesses are also expecting to see increased profitability levels as they feel more optimistic about their growth prospects. Businesses are … Read more
Introduction According to new analysis by HSBC Innovation Banking UK and Dealroom, UK innovation businesses were estimated to be worth a combined value of around £1 trillion at the end of 2024. This figure represents a 20% increase year-on-year when compared with 2023 and an overall increase of 9 times (900%) over the past 10 … Read more
Introduction According to the January 2025 Business Insights and Conditions Survey published by the Office for National Statistics, around 1 in 5 (21%) of UK businesses with 10 or more employees reported that they had exported goods or services in the last 12 months. 18% of these exporting businesses reported they exported more in December … Read more
Introduction Deloitte’s 2024 Regional Crane Survey, which tracks construction activity in Belfast, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester, revealed a significant slowdown in new construction starts. Only 47 projects broke ground in 2024, compared to 63 in 2023. This survey is a key indicator of UK-wide construction and property development trends. The primary reason for this decline … Read more
Introduction According to a recent survey by ManpowerGroup the number of UK businesses that are struggling to find skilled workers has dropped for the first time in a decade. Currently, 76% of businesses looking to recruit are experiencing a skills shortage, down from 80% a year ago. The most in-demand skills in the UK include … Read more
Introduction UK businesses looking to expand their activities in 2025 should consider the option of purchasing new equipment for their operations in order to increase efficiency, productivity and ultimately increase profitability. There are a number of factors to consider when looking at equipment improvements outlined below. Leasing vs PurchasingIt is important to determine whether or … Read more
Introduction According to renovation experts, the average cost of commercial property refurbishment can vary greatly with prices ranging from £19 to £180 per square foot, depending on how complex the job is. It is the case that with high end complex refurbishments, costs can go even higher than this figure. A number of grants are … Read more
Introduction According to recent research from Cornwall Insight’s Business Energy Cost Forecast electric bills for small industrial consumers, such as large retail, leisure units and small manufacturers are set to rise by over £200,000 more than pre-energy crisis levels by 2026. Energy bills are expected to hit £550,000 for the 2026-2027 year, which represents a … Read more