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The Peter Jones Foundation and FRP join forces to expand the National Entrepreneur of the Year Competition
The Peter Jones Foundation has announced a new partnership with leading business advisory firm, FRP, to significantly expand its flagship National Entrepreneur of the Year competition.
Charity services at risk as rising staff costs hit support for vulnerable
Vulnerable beneficiaries are being left without essential support as charities across the UK are forced to scale back services or halt expansion plans due to surging operational costs, according to leading audit, tax and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg.
What the Bank of England’s interest rate cut means for your mortgage – and your savings
The Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25% is welcome news for mortgage holders and homebuyers, but less so for savers. The move, the fourth cut since August, comes amid global economic uncertainty, including concerns over Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, and easing inflation.
Carmakers and engineers cheer UK-US trade deal as steel and auto tariffs slashed
UK-US trade deal cuts steel and car tariffs, lifting shares in British exporters like Rolls-Royce and Aston Martin. Industry hails pact as vital relief amid wider trade uncertainty.
Salmon Scotland urges further talks to scrap 10% US tariff after UK-US trade deal
Salmon Scotland calls on UK Government to remove the 10% tariff on exports to the US following a new trade deal, saying it remains a barrier to growth in the sector’s second-largest market.
British drivers send ‘clear signal’ in supporting electric cars as petrol and diesel sales nosedive
Electric car sales soared in April 2025 as petrol and diesel registrations fell below 30%, signalling a major shift in UK driver preferences despite political noise around net zero.
Ørsted shelves major UK offshore windfarm project in blow to green energy goals
Danish energy giant Ørsted has cancelled the Hornsea 4 windfarm due to rising costs and interest rates, dealing a significant setback to the UK’s renewable energy targets.
HMRC criticised for misusing terminology in ‘don’t get caught out’ campaign on tax scams
Blick Rothenberg warns HMRC’s latest anti-scam campaign risks confusing taxpayers by mislabelling tax evasion and fraud as tax avoidance, which is legal and legitimate.
Trump’s tariff war may have catalysed UK-India trade deal, says Blick Rothenberg
Trump’s global tariff war may have accelerated UK-India trade talks, according to Blick Rothenberg, as businesses push for post-Brexit deals to ease cross-border friction.
As wealthy Americans flee Trump’s chaos Britain is cashing in
As Trump’s policies unsettle America’s elite, wealthy individuals, academics, and students are increasingly looking to the UK — offering a golden opportunity for Britain’s economy.
Business Is Personal: Why hospitality still wins in a digital world
In today’s interconnected world, the foundation of successful business lies in authentic human connections. Leaders who embrace in-person meetings tap into the unique benefits of face-to-face interactions – such as building trust, interpreting nonverbal cues and fostering creativity that virtual meetings often lack.
Klarna hits 11 million UK customers as 2024 revenue surges 30% in breakout year
Klarna celebrates a milestone 11 million UK customers and 30% revenue growth in 2024, doubling its merchant base and solidifying its role in the British retail landscape.
Coffee pod ads banned by UK watchdog over misleading composting claims
The ASA bans Lavazza and Dualit ads for misleading consumers by labelling coffee pods as “compostable” when they require industrial processing, not home composting.
The Co-operative Bank launches £10,000 prize draw for charity and community customers
To mark 10 years as Best Charity Banking Provider, The Co-operative Bank is offering a £10,000 prize draw for charity and community account holders with £5,000+ balances.
