Barclays: Labour Budget Boosts Business Investment Confidence
Barclays research reveals the Labour Autumn Budget has provided clarity for 42% of UK firms, spurring investment in AI and cybersecurity. Discover the key findings and business sentiment.
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Barclays pledges £45bn UK lending boost over three years
Barclays announces a major £45 billion lending increase and £4.4bn UK investment over the next three years, aiming to mobilise economic growth and support customers.
Lloyds Bank to lend £35bn to UK firms in 2026
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.
Wildlife Rescue Gets £1,000 Donation from Wilkins Group
Mansfield Wildlife Rescue receives a £1,000 donation from The Wilkins Group to cover winter costs. The gift concludes the firm's year-long '12 Months of Giving' charity initiative.
Boss spends £100k on Christmas gifts for staff
A London CEO has splashed £100,000 on lavish Christmas gifts for his team, including a £44k Range Rover and a holiday to Barcelona. Discover how his generosity is boosting morale and business.
Redrow Community Fund Donates £2,600 to Local Groups
Redrow South Midlands' Community Fund has awarded £2,600 to three Cambridgeshire organisations, supporting youth sports and adult disability services. Discover how the donations are making a difference.
Housebuilder raises £55k for breast cancer charity
Persimmon Homes Midlands staff raised £55,314 for Coppafeel! in 2025, inspired by a colleague's breast cancer diagnosis. Funds will boost vital awareness for young people.
Warning as thousands of pensioners die with mortgage debt
A stark warning is issued as thousands of state pensioners die with outstanding mortgage debt, leaving families to foot the bill. Discover the scale of the crisis and the call for new lending solutions.
BBC's top earners revealed as Lineker leads for 8th year
The BBC's annual report discloses its highest-paid stars' salaries for 2024/25, with Gary Lineker earning £1.35m. The figures emerge as the broadcaster faces intense scrutiny over its corporate culture.
Businesses cut hiring plans after Budget, poll shows
Over half of UK business leaders plan to slow hiring following the Autumn Budget, with many fearing further tax rises. Discover the impact on corporate growth.
Talentheads Founder Sam Spoors on Business & Recruitment
Sam Spoors, founder of Morpeth-based Talentheads, shares her journey from corporate recruitment to building a 10-strong team. Discover her insights on sector evolution, work-life balance, and why the North East business community is second to none.
Lloyds Bank £40k First-Time Buyer Boost from Dec 5
Lloyds Bank cuts minimum income for its First Time Buyer Boost to £40,000, unlocking £1bn in new lending. Self-employed buyers can now borrow up to 5.5x their income.
Amazon Sutton Coldfield Hosts RME Family Fun Day
Amazon's Sutton Coldfield site hosted a special fun day for its Reliability & Maintenance Engineering team and their families. Discover how the event celebrated their essential work.
Evoke plc raises £153,907 for MND Association
Evoke plc raised £153,907 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association at its Leeds gala, extending its partnership and aiming for a £1 million target. Support the fight against MND.
Nationwide earnings fall after mortgage lending dips
Nationwide Building Society reports a pre-tax profit fall to £486m as mortgage lending decreases and Virgin Money acquisition costs rise. Discover the full financial details.
Amir Qureshi Joins Champions (UK) plc as MD
Champions (UK) plc strengthens its leadership with Amir Qureshi as Managing Partner for The NED Advisor and Board Champions, enhancing board and investor services.
FRP Advisory buys Arc & Co for £6.7m
UK business advisory firm FRP Advisory has acquired London-based Arc & Co for £6.7m, launching a new real estate advisory service pillar and transferring 18 staff. Discover the strategic move.
Mortgage market clash: Brokers vs building societies
A fierce debate erupts between mortgage brokers and building societies as new research reveals growing tensions over lending practices and market access.
Businesses urge Reeves to force bank rate cuts
UK businesses urge Chancellor Rachel Reeves to intervene as banks fail to pass on Bank of England rate cuts to struggling enterprises across Britain.
Kitwave Profits Surge 15.5% Despite Market Headwinds
Wholesale distributor Kitwave reports remarkable 20.2% revenue growth and 15.5% profit increase, showcasing resilience through strategic acquisitions and operational excellence in challenging market conditions.
Elon Musk's $56bn Tesla Pay Package Voided by Court
A Delaware judge has overturned Elon Musk's unprecedented $56 billion Tesla compensation package in a landmark ruling that could reshape corporate governance.
North West Profit Warnings Hit Record Low
New data reveals a dramatic 40% drop in profit warnings across North West England, signalling strong corporate health and economic recovery in the region despite ongoing challenges.
Homebuilder boosts school library with book donation
Discover how a Yorkshire homebuilder is making a real difference in the community by donating hundreds of books to a local school library and rewarding young artistic talent through a creative competition.
North East Business Distress Hits Record Levels
New data reveals a worrying surge in business distress across the North East, with corporate insolvencies reaching their highest level in over a decade amid ongoing economic pressures.
UK Business Crisis: Financial Distress Hits Record High
New data reveals a worrying surge in UK companies facing critical financial distress, with construction and hospitality sectors hit hardest as insolvencies reach alarming levels.
Amazon Manager's 100-Mile Charity Trek Raises Thousands
Amazon's Kegworth fulfilment centre manager completes epic 100-mile walking challenge, raising over £3,000 for local children's charities through the Miles for Smiles initiative.
Birmingham Mortgage Firm Collapses After £20M Lending
A Birmingham-based mortgage firm has ceased trading after approving over £20 million in loans, leaving hundreds of borrowers in limbo and raising serious questions about financial regulation.
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