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Business Matters is the UK’s largest business magazine.
Business Matters is the UK’s largest business magazine. Established in 1987 Business Matters is the leading magazine brand for UK’s thriving small and medium sized business sector.
The Trends Impacting UK Businesses in 2025
5 天之前 · Meanwhile, technology continues to dominate headlines. AI is changing how we interact with the world while commanding greater attention and investment. According to Capterra, over three-quarters of UK businesses plan to increase their software budgets in 2025, including a focus on AI. As we enter ...
UK economy set to contract as business confidence hits two-year …
2024年12月9日 · Britain’s business community is bracing for a contracting economy as confidence tumbles to its lowest level in almost two years. According to fresh analysis from consultancy BDO, sentiment has taken a sharp hit following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s recent budget, stoking concerns among economists that the UK will end the year in decline.
UK inflation rises to 2.6% as interest rate decision looms
6 天之前 · UK inflation climbed to 2.6% in November, fresh data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed, exceeding both the Bank of England’s forecast of 2.4% and the 2.3% recorded in October. The surprise jump marks the second consecutive monthly increase, pushing the headline figure even ...
UK’s small businesses strike upbeat tone for 2025 growth
2024年12月10日 · Most of Britain’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are looking ahead to 2025 with confidence, despite lingering economic uncertainties, recent budgetary pressures, and global geopolitical concerns. New survey data from KPMG and Aviva show an optimistic picture emerging among the nation ...
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TikTok has asked the US supreme court to halt a January deadline forcing its Chinese owner to divest the app or face a national ban. The move comes amid data-security tensions, free speech debates, and a potential policy shift under incoming president Donald Trump.
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2024年12月17日 · With Grimsby making headline news earlier this week as the ‘worklessness’ capital of Britain, Stallingborough-based renewable energy tech manufacturer myenergi is calling for local businesses to stand up to the criticism, champion the region and celebrate the thriving community that makes the town great.
UK SMEs remain optimistic, with growth plans driven by AI and …
2024年9月23日 · Optimism among the UK’s SMEs has risen for the third consecutive year, according to new research from American Express. Nearly 70% of business leaders are confident about their future, up from 67% in 2023 and 65% in 2022.
UK SMEs focus on growth initiatives for 2025 amid optimistic …
2024年12月6日 · More than 80% of UK small businesses are planning growth-focused initiatives for 2025, reflecting increased optimism as enterprises report a two-year high in growth projections, according to a Novuna Business Finance study. Key areas of focus include boosting new business sales (43%) and reducing ...