UK firms invest less than most G7 peers, with high energy costs and low capital intensity holding back productivity and growth, says IPPR. Read more: UK business investment lags G7 rivals as energy costs bite
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Maven exits Manchester fintech AccessPay in sale to Accel-KKR, delivering a 2.5x return and highlighting strength of the Northern fintech sector. Read more: Maven exits AccessPay in private equity deal delivering 2.5x return
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Rising fuel prices risk pushing UK small businesses to collapse, with campaigners urging Rachel Reeves to cut fuel duty and reform pricing. Read more: Fuel price crisis risks pushing small firms to brink as pressure mounts on chancellor
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UK businesses are more financially vulnerable than before the Ukraine war, with rising energy costs and interest rates increasing corporate distress. Read more: UK firms enter new energy crisis weaker than in 2022, distress index warns
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The UK government will direct £7.4bn annually to small businesses by 2028, setting new departmental targets to boost SME growth and local economies. Read more: Government sets £7.4bn target to boost SME contracts across UK
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Large UK companies face multimillion-pound fines for late payments under new laws, with a 60-day limit and stronger powers for the Small Business Commissioner. Read more: Late-paying firms face multimillion-pound fines under new crackdown
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UK SME lending climbed to £17.5bn in 2025 as smaller firms drive AI adoption, though experts warn funding still falls short of what’s needed for long-term growth. Read more: SME lending rises to £17.5bn as small businesses drive AI-led growth across the UK
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CareLineLive founder Josh Hough says neurodiverse workers could have a competitive edge in the AI economy, as businesses seek skills like pattern recognition and problem solving. Read more: Neurodiverse talent could be key advantage in AI economy, says UK tech founder
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UK individual insolvencies have surged 18% year-on-year, with experts warning households are at breaking point as high interest rates, inflation and debt pressures intensify. Read more: Individual insolvencies surge 18% as experts warn households are at ‘breaking point’
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UK mid-sized firms could generate £105bn in additional revenue by 2030 through AI adoption, according to research by Cebr as HSBC launches a £5bn AI productivity finance initiative. Read more: AI adoption could unlock £105bn revenue boost for UK mid-sized firms by 2030
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