Business Insights

Businesses taking risks with energy resilience

The UK’s medium-sized firms are taking huge risks when it comes to their energy supplies, with many lacking appropriate energy resilience strategies.

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15 pubs a week close as business rates skyrocket

Pubs across England and Wales are ‘disappearing’ at a rate of around 15 a week, as rising business rates hit the sector hard.

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South East retail sector displays positive signs

Retailers in the South East are reportedly in a healthier position ahead of the festive season, according to a new analysis of the sector.

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Ongoing uncertainty a major concern for UK businesses

UK small businesses are bracing themselves for a prolonged period of uncertainty as government Brexit negotiations continue to prove fruitless.

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SME travel costs remain high despite financial pressures

UK firms are cutting back on business trips as they face mounting pressure to cut their operating costs, a new study has revealed.

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