Business Insights

HMRC looks for a technology partner to help predict insolvency risks

HMRC has announced that it is seeking a partner to collaborate on a system that would use predictive analytics to identify and manage insolvency risks in private companies.

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A third of Europe’s ‘Unicorns’ are British businesses

The number of unicorn businesses – tech-based start-ups valued at $1 billion or more – in Europe is on the rise.

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Small businesses could be losing thousands each year on preventable breakdowns

Small businesses in the UK are losing themselves an average of nearly £3,500 every year due to preventable vehicle breakdowns, according to a new report.

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A third of SMEs have missed opportunities due to lack of mainstream funding

Nearly a third (31%) of small and medium enterprises in the UK have missed out on a business deal or investment opportunity due to a lack of access to funding from mainstream lenders, a new report claims.

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Internet outages could be costing businesses more than £12 billion a year

Internet outages cost UK businesses an estimated £12.3 billion last year, according to a new study.

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