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High streets across the UK could soon see a revival in local culture and commerce, as ministers unveil a package of measures aimed at breathing life back into town centres long plagued by empty shopfronts and dwindling footfall. Under the proposals, a new National Licensing Policy Framework will sweep away what the government describes as […]

The best investors are often women. I'm not just saying that to beat the feminist drum - this fact has been well-documented over the years. In fact, a Warwick Business School study that tracked 2,800 UK investors over three years found female-run portfolios beat men's by 1.8 percentage points a year.

Marco Forgione, Director General at The Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade talks about trading internationally and offers advice to UK based entrepreneurs

Let's be honest, public speaking can feel a little like karaoke night. You want to make an impact, but part of you is just hoping no one throws anything at you or boos you off stage.

Chris Crosby, CEO and co-founder of Country Navigator, talks about exporting, people issues and the future of British organisations.

Playing tennis and building a business seem like pursuits worlds apart. One is played out on manicured grass courts, the other in spreadsheets, strategy decks, and late-night calls. However, both share a reliance on grit, adaptability, and nerve. Much like stepping up to serve on match point at Wimbledon, launching and scaling a venture demands preparation and belief.

Building a start-up with an exit in mind shapes strategy, sharpens focus, and drives sustainable growth.

"Nvidia had $29 million of revenue at IPO, and Amazon had revenues of $16 million at the time they went public. London has all the potential to provide companies with this growth opportunity" says Neil Shah, Head of Tech Primary Markets at the London Stock Exchange.

A new wave of Nigerian tech talent is quietly transforming the UK start-up scene - from AI to fintech, their impact is beginning to show

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The Emirati executive helping British businesses crack the code

Start-ups and small businesses are the lifeblood of the UK economy, creating over 60% of private sector jobs and representing more than 90% of all employers.

In the world of luxury brands, where heritage can too often slip into nostalgic pastiche or marketing gloss, Zineb Faress's Raphia quietly challenges expectations.

Scaling a business is never a straight line. It's a series of deliberate decisions, trade-offs andrecalibrations.

Why the next generation of disruptors is rethinking what it means to build in the UK.

A bootstrapped startup challenging the consultancy norm with data-driven growth

So far, 2025 has been a year marked by intense uncertainty.

The UK is facing a significant change across the economy. Whether this be the adoption of new technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, or more rudimentary changes such as the major shift we have seen towards remote work since the pandemic.

At the edge of spring and the start of something else, May is more than a marker on the business calendar for Oliver Chapman. It's a moment of clarity—a quiet pivot point when introspection gives way to strategy.

In today's climate of economic uncertainty, entrepreneurs looking to sell their businessesare facing a tough environment.

Three seasons in, The White Lotus has become more than just a TV show: its distinctive aesthetic, sharp social commentary, and layered symbolism make it a cultural moment – something people talk about, memeify, and analyse.