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Are tech leaders sleepwalking into a repeat of the dot com bubble? – Growth Business

Lyndon StickleyNovember 24, 2025

As tech leaders are in a rush to keep up with the AI boom, worries about an AI bubble bursting are coming to the fore. Hyperscalers such as Microsoft may be slowing down investment in AI. Some midmarket firms are running their finance functions on outdated legacy systems which are not AI-ready. Pragmatism through more […]

Immigrants are powering UK’s fastest-growing start-ups, new analysis shows

Jamie YoungNovember 24, 2025

Immigrant founders are the driving force behind Britain’s most dynamic young companies, according to new research showing that more than half of the UK’s fastest-growing start-ups were founded by entrepreneurs born overseas. The study by The Entrepreneurs Network analysed 100 early-stage companies that saw the sharpest rise in their valuations in the year to May, […]

Late-night economy faces loss of 10,000 businesses and 150,000 jobs by 2028 unless Budget intervenes, industry warns

Amy InghamNovember 22, 2025

Britain’s late-night economy is at risk of losing up to 10,000 more venues and 150,000 jobs by 2028 unless the Chancellor delivers urgent support in the Autumn Budget, industry leaders have warned. The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) said rising costs, fragile consumer confidence and the threat of further tax increases have pushed the sector […]

Six in ten founders say Labour is ‘anti-business’, new survey finds

Amy InghamNovember 20, 2025

Nearly two-thirds of fast-growth business founders believe the Labour government is “anti-business”, according to a new survey from Helm, one of the UK’s largest networks of scale-up entrepreneurs. In a poll of 400 Helm members, 63% said the government is anti-business, compared with just 23% who disagreed. A further 14% said they were unsure. Even […]

Is Skiing with a Young Family a Good Idea? It can be… – Prowess

Prowess TeamNovember 19, 2025

Let’s talk about the dream vs. the reality of a family ski holiday. You see those perfect magazine photos: happy kids, fresh powder, everyone looking effortlessly chic. Then you look at your own life and wonder if trading a relaxing beach trip for a week of snow, tears, and logistical acrobatics is actually… sane. The […]

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The best UK broadband providers for growing businesses – Growth Business

Henry WilliamsNovember 18, 2025

As a growing business, selecting the right business broadband – which offers faster speeds, enhanced security, and a higher level of customer support than its domestic cousin – is essential for productivity, efficiency, and seamless day-to-day operations. <![CDATA[ if (jQuery(window).width() <= 700 ) { document.write(" “); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘BH_GB_MPU_INPAGE_MPU_1’); }); } ]]> But there’s a […]

Eight firms investigated over online pricing as CMA exercises new powers

Jamie YoungNovember 18, 2025

Eight companies are under formal investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over concerns about online pricing tactics, marking the regulator’s first major enforcement action under its strengthened consumer protection powers. The firms — StubHub, Viagogo, AA Driving School, BSM Driving School, Gold’s Gym, Wayfair, Appliances Direct and Marks Electrical — are being […]

Reeves’ fruit machine tax ‘would gamble with pubs’ futures’, industry warns

Jamie YoungNovember 17, 2025

Pub operators and hospitality leaders have warned that Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ expected tax raid on gaming machines could inflict serious damage on an industry already battling soaring costs, staff shortages and fragile consumer confidence. With speculation mounting that the Chancellor will sharply increase Machine Gaming Duty (MGD) in the November 26 Budget, trade bodies say […]

Women in Business: Key UK Facts and Statistics (Updated 2025)

Prowess TeamNovember 16, 2025

Latest statistics on female entrepreneurs and business leaders in the UK.Data compiled from the UK Government, ONS, the Rose Review, and Prowess research. Updated annually. Key Facts at a Glance Women now represent one in three UK entrepreneurs, reflecting a 36% increase in business ownership since 2015. If women started and scaled businesses at the […]

George Osborne emerges as surprise contender to become HSBC chairman

Jamie YoungNovember 15, 2025

Former chancellor George Osborne has been shortlisted as a shock candidate to become the next chairman of HSBC Holdings, one of the most powerful and prestigious roles in global banking, according to reports. Sky News revealed that Osborne — who served as chancellor from 2010 to 2016 — was approached over the summer as part […]

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Are tech leaders sleepwalking into a repeat of the dot com bubble? – Growth Business

Immigrants are powering UK’s fastest-growing start-ups, new analysis shows

Late-night economy faces loss of 10,000 businesses and 150,000 jobs by 2028 unless Budget intervenes, industry warns

Six in ten founders say Labour is ‘anti-business’, new survey finds

Is Skiing with a Young Family a Good Idea? It can be… – Prowess

The best UK broadband providers for growing businesses – Growth Business

Eight firms investigated over online pricing as CMA exercises new powers

Reeves’ fruit machine tax ‘would gamble with pubs’ futures’, industry warns

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