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Record £150bn UK Deal
Historic £150bn UK investment unveiled during US State visit, boosting jobs and supercharging growth
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Finance
Why Your SME Isn’t Getting Funded, And How to Fix It
After a year of high interest rates, stricter lending rules and a shaky economy, 2025 has made it a lot harder for small businesses to get the funding they need.
By Callum Scott
Business News
UK Invests £1bn in New National Biosecurity Centre
Major new centre aims to shield UK public and economy from future pandemics through record biosecurity investment.
Business News
How to build your leadership reputation before you’re in the room
If you're a founder, CEO, MD or business owner and you're looking to shorten your sales cycle, secure investment, energise and engage employees, as well as make connections and grow your network, building a strong reputation is important.
Business News
Why the smartest founders know when to appoint an advisory board
THE best entrepreneurs – and particularly those who enjoy early success – are by their very nature innovative, driven, and often brilliant. They have ideas that few others think of and have turned them into thriving businesses.
Finance
Top strategies for managing and mitigating finance risks
Start-ups don't necessarily fail because they don't have a good idea. They fail because they run out of cash and they often don't see it coming.
Finance
Unlocking Untapped Government Funding
Businesses are leaving government cash on the table - here are eight ways to secure funding to expand your team
By Sarah Abel
Business News
From Lab to Launch: Scientists ‘Cook Up’ the Next Big Startup
The world of deep tech investment is undergoing a seismic shift. While the pace of technological advancement is accelerating, there's been a noticeable slowdown in the funding and growth of these breakthrough ventures.
Business News
The Business Mindset
Depending on where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, putting ideas into practice is fundamental for the success of your business.
Business News
Overcoming the odds: How we raised the largest ever European pre-seed round by two female founders
In the competitive landscape of startup funding, Belong's achievement of securing the largest pre-seed round in Europe by a female founding team, totalling £2.95 million, is a journey of overcoming the odds.
By Avion Gray
Business News
Increased NHS funding is not a blank cheque for success
Consistently ranked as one of the most important issues facing the country, the state of the UK's healthcare system has persistently fuelled public dissatisfaction with government actions at both national and local levels.
By Phil Hingley
Business News
Nailing VC Investment: A UK Startup Strategy
Discover key strategies to win over investors, prove your market fit, and secure the funding your startup needs to thrive.
Business News
A Smarter Approach to Startup Success
Kevin Gaskell's vision for empowering entrepreneurs and making business success within reach
Starting a Business
From Sneakers to Slices
How a passion for pizza and authenticity turned a bold dream into a community movement in Scotland's dining scene.
Business News
From Pitch To Payday: Key Insights For Securing Business Funding
Invaluable insights to attract investors and realise your business aspirations.