A new DWP scheme to train 5,000 SME managers to support sick employees has been branded 'spin politics' by business leaders, who say it fails to address the scale of 2.8 million long-term sick. Read the full analysis.
BCRS Business Loans has provided over £2m to 34 Welsh SMEs via the British Business Bank's Investment Fund for Wales, creating 104 jobs and safeguarding 189. Read more about the economic impact.
Lloyds Banking Group commits over £35 billion in new finance for 2026 to support UK companies and SMEs, aiming to fuel economic growth and community prosperity. Discover the details.
Birmingham's Electronic Business Systems (EBS) celebrates growth with nine new appointments and is recruiting for three more roles, supporting West Midlands SMEs. Discover their expansion plans.
Gateshead's NEL Fund Managers celebrates a record 2025, backing 34 regional SMEs from EV charging to IT. Discover how NPIF II funding is driving growth and jobs across the North East.
UK SMEs are missing out on thousands yearly as big banks pay minimal interest. Switching to a challenger like Allica Bank could earn up to 4.08% AER and cashback.
Swansea University invites South Wales SME leaders to join the government-funded Help to Grow management programme in Jan 2026. Boost your business strategy and growth. Apply now.
A new independent Policy Centre aims to give 325,000 manufacturing and engineering SMEs a unified voice in government policy, driving growth and future-proofing British industry.
Octopus Energy launches the UK's first fully agile energy tariff for SMEs. Prices update every 30 minutes, enabling businesses to save over 25% by using cheaper, greener power.
Small Business Minister Blair McDougall outlines urgent government support for SMEs facing headwinds, defending tax decisions while promoting new Business Growth Service.
The Development Bank of Wales has invested over £1bn, supporting 51,000+ jobs and generating £5.8bn in economic value. Discover how this impacts Welsh businesses and communities.
New research reveals the average UK SME starts with under £6,000, with 80% walking a financial tightrope. Discover the personal sacrifices and the call for more entrepreneurial support.
Former care worker Tsitsi Mtasa's AI platform Wisterias joins a life sciences trade mission to Ireland. Discover how her innovation is set to transform care for SMEs.
Swansea City have sacked Alan Sheehan, joining Norwich, Middlesbrough & Southampton in the hunt for a new manager. Discover the latest Championship chaos and top candidates.
Allica's new business current account offers competitive 4.67% AER interest, challenging traditional business banking with innovative features for UK SMEs.