The British technology industry had a solid 2020, despite the pandemic and fears over Brexit, an annual study shows. Tech start-ups and scale-ups in the UK have more than doubled their collective value since 2017, according to Tech Nation. Collectively, they are valued at $585billion (£422.55billion) which is more than double the next most valuable … Read more
Along with Zoom quizzes, baking banana bread and a constant loop of TikTok videos, home improvements have been on the rise during the course of the pandemic. This is largely a result of more people working from home and having more time to redecorate while being keen to improve their new work spaces. Meanwhile, some … Read more
Active garden sets such as climbing frames and trampolines have surged in popularity as parents have been forced to find ways to keep children active at home thanks to lockdown restrictions and limited access to outdoor and indoor play areas. One Lincolnshire-based family company says that the new-found popularity garden play sets has seen sales … Read more
There are more than six million privately owned businesses in Britain, ranging from restaurants to independent financial advisers and from fashion brands to pet groomers. While many will sell similar products or services, others may have a more unique offering and these types of businesses have been launching aplenty over the past 12 months to … Read more
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement of a £150million Community Ownership Fund was a largely unexpected one. It means communities have been given a financial lifeline to protect their favourite local pub or sports ground from being sold for housing or going bust. He said: ‘Whilst local assets around the UK have been at risk of vanishing … Read more
One in five women are considering starting their own business this year, according to new research from support network Small Business Britain. Despite the coronavirus pandemic having severely damaged some long-standing businesses, and led many to lose their jobs or a large part of their income, budding entrepreneurs are looking to make the most of … Read more
From shop owners to personal trainers, hotel managers to wedding planners, small businesses and sole traders up and down the country eagerly watched last week’s Budget to find out what was in store. For many, it has only been the financial support from the Government over the last 12 months that has enabled them to … Read more
Newly self-employed people will be breathing a sigh of relief today as the Chancellor confirmed that those who traded between and have completed a tax return for 2019 to 2020 are eligible for help. The group, which includes more than 600,000 people who went self-employed last year, was unable to access the first three instalments … Read more
Newly self-employed people will be breathing a sigh of relief today as the Chancellor confirmed that those who traded between and have completed a tax return for 2020 to 2021 are eligible for Covid subsidies. The group, which includes more than 600,000 people who went self-employed last year, was unable to access the first three … Read more
Millions of Britain’s small and medium-sized businesses are awaiting the Budget with anticipation as any announcement could mean help or a serious struggle for survival. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ revealed last week will have raised hopes as tentative dates for slowly reopening the economy were given. However, it is Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s … Read more