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What European private equity means for fast-growth businesses in 2026 and beyond – Growth Business

John MesserFebruary 24, 2026

2025 became another year of waiting for much of the European private equity market. A105 per cent increasein deal-making in Q3 versus Q2 showed that top-quality assets continued to transact, but slow growth and valuation uncertainty meant many investors held onto ‘B-grade’ assets for longer than expected. This created a bottleneck that affected the entire […]

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Building a Successful Career as a Woman in Manual Trades – Prowess

Liz WileyFebruary 21, 2026

All the AI experts are telling us that the one safe industry for jobs in the next 10 years is manual trades. Those are industries that have traditionally been heavily male-dominated, with women still making up less than 5% of jobs in skilled trades, such as plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. There are a few more […]

Record January surplus boosts public finances as tax receipts surge

Amy InghamFebruary 20, 2026

Britain recorded its largest monthly budget surplus on record in January as rising tax receipts and a sharp fall in debt interest costs boosted the public finances. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show government revenues exceeded spending by £30.4bn in January, the highest surplus since monthly records began in 1993 and well above […]

Exiting your business before April? You have more options than you think – Growth Business

Adam KudrylFebruary 12, 2026

For many business owners, thoughts about exiting often emerge gradually rather than dramatically. Perhaps it’s a chance remark from your accountant, a realisation that your company has entered a different phase of maturity, or simply the dawning recognition that the new tax year is drawing closer. <![CDATA[ if (jQuery(window).width() <= 700 ) { document.write(" ]]> […]

How to Regain Confidence Post Pregnancy & Childbirth – Prowess

Emily NewallFebruary 12, 2026

Pregnancy is, frankly, an insane thing to go through. Yes, it’s a magical, miraculous thing, but it’s also an intense physical and mental burden that changes you at your very foundation. There’s a reason that postnatal mental health issues are so common. Even if you’re not struggling with a concrete disorder, the post-pregnancy feeling can […]

City stalwart Schroders to be sold to US rival in £9.9bn deal

Jamie YoungFebruary 12, 2026

Blue-blooded fund manager Schroders is set to be sold to American rival Nuveen in a £9.9bn deal that will end more than two centuries of independence and deliver another setback to the London Stock Exchange. Nuveen, part of the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA), has agreed to acquire Schroders for 612p per […]

A Guide to Choosing the Right London Virtual Office for your Business – Prowess

Liz WileyFebruary 7, 2026

Choosing the right virtual office in London is much more than just buying a postcode. It’s about finding a location and provider that actually supports the way you work, helps you build trust, and gives you room to grow. When you get this mix right, you can access a prestigious London base, save hundreds of […]

New guidance aims to help small business owners cope with mental strain of late payments

Jamie YoungFebruary 6, 2026

Small business owners struggling with the stress caused by late or unpaid invoices have been offered new support, as fresh guidance is launched to address the mental health impact of cashflow pressure. Timed to coincide with Time to Talk Day, the Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) has published new online guidance designed to […]

Are there any free card readers for growing businesses? – Growth Business

Henry WilliamsFebruary 5, 2026

There aren’t any truly free card readers for growing businesses. Whichever way you slice it, you’re going to pay more in transaction fees, device rental, or other ongoing charges for the privilege of taking payments. <![CDATA[ if (jQuery(window).width() <= 700 ) { document.write(" ]]> “); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘BH_GB_MPU_INPAGE_MPU_1’); }); } But when you think about […]

The 9 best card readers for UK small businesses – Growth Business

Henry WilliamsFebruary 3, 2026

As your business grows, so do your needs for a reliable, scalable, and cost-effective card reader. With the increase in customer volume, transactions, and revenue, finding the right payment solution can help you stay efficient, keep fees manageable, and maintain great customer experiences. <![CDATA[ if (jQuery(window).width() <= 700 ) { document.write(" ]]> “); googletag.cmd.push(function() { […]

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What European private equity means for fast-growth businesses in 2026 and beyond – Growth Business

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