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The UK government has pledged to invest £600 million to train engineers, carpenters and electricians by 2029. Having recognised that the sector has received a lack of investment for some time, their new focus is to inject finance into the construction sector, which they believe is key to drive economic growth for the country. According […]

SME Businesses play a vital role in our UK economy. According to https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/ there were approximately 5.5 million SME (Small Medium Enterprise) businesses operating in the UK during 2024, which represented 99% of the complete business population. A business is classified as an SME if it employs under 250 staff members; at present, this accounts

According to the Cyber security breaches survey 2024, by the Office of National Statistics, “The proportion of businesses seeking external information or guidance on cyber security has fallen since 2023”, that is despite, “Half of businesses (50%) and around a third of charities (32%)” , reporting on experiencing some type of cyber security breach or

Across the UK, boat moorings begin again from the 1st April 2025. If you are a boat owner and starting to dream of leisurely day trips out on the water and in the sunshine, then it is important that you are fully prepared for the summer months ahead. Ensuring that your boat is safe to

2025 sets to be another strenuous year for SME businesses. Across the UK, companies could expect to face cash flow challenges in terms of receiving owed payments and subsequently being able to pay their own business bills. For small to medium sized businesses, credit is vital for trading. When economic conditions become tough, businesses need

Sums insured is determined as the maximum amount of money, that an insurer will pay out in the event of a claim. This means that the total value of property and / or assets should be correctly valuated in the first instance when buying an insurance product to ensure that your property and your business

Understanding health and safety risks and ensuring continual compliance is essential to the success of a business and the safety of their employees, customers and associates. However, all this can seem like a minefield when dealing with health and safety regulation on top of regular daily business commitments. Unfortunately, SME’s don’t always have the resources

According to recent research by to the manufacturer.com, the UK was home to 269,000 manufacturing businesses, with over 250,000 being SME companies, during 2023. These businesses are often recognised as ‘the lifeblood of the UK economy’, and so it is essential that they are supported during their growth which is often underpinned by lean manufacturing

For those UK businesses strategizing their warehouse and distribution process for the coming Autumn and Winter season, time is on the essence! Whilst many are enjoying time off through the summer holidays, retailers are already thinking about placing orders with suppliers and planning on how they will be stocking their shelves in time for the

The UK summer season is here, which means that its an incredibly busy time of year for landlord property owner / managers who look after student lets and student housing.  With just a two-to-three-month time window to address property cleaning, general maintenance, decorating and security, the pressure is on for landlords to bring their properties