BCRS hits £2m lending milestone for Welsh SMEs
BCRS Business Loans has provided over £2m to 34 Welsh SMEs via the British Business Bank's Investment Fund for Wales, creating 104 jobs and safeguarding 189. Read more about the economic impact.
BCRS Business Loans has provided over £2m to 34 Welsh SMEs via the British Business Bank's Investment Fund for Wales, creating 104 jobs and safeguarding 189. Read more about the economic impact.
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Discover everything about comedy legend Paul Whitehouse, from his iconic Fast Show characters and family life to his unique marriage and acclaimed TV and film work.
A teenager was stabbed multiple times in Plymouth city centre on December 22. Police are treating it as an isolated incident and urge witnesses to come forward.
Liverpool's Protein Works has grown from a spare room startup to a £55m global business with 2.5 million customers. Discover how they cracked the protein market.
Business owners are urged to start preparing now for a sale to beat a Capital Gains Tax increase in April 2026. Delays could cost tens of thousands. Expert advice inside.
UK small business owners express cautious optimism for 2026 but warn of a 'serious reality check' for the wider economy. Experts cite inflation, rates, and AI risks.
New 2025 UK StartUp Report shows founders launching faster than ever, driven by opportunity. Yet, disparities in finance and support persist, especially for women and regions outside London. Discover the full analysis.
Allica Bank's Business Rewards Account offers UK companies high interest on idle cash and cashback on spending, potentially earning up to £10,000 annually. Discover how to make your business money work harder.
Struggling night time businesses in the West Midlands met with Business Secretary Peter Kyle, calling for urgent support to tackle soaring costs and falling footfall. Read the latest.
A 75-year-old man feared for his life after a cow attack left him with a severed artery. The farmer has been fined over £12,000 for health and safety breaches. Read the full story.
Blue Wilson, hiking the UK coastline, returns to Cornwall's coast path over Christmas to complete a missed section. She's raised £7k for marine charities. Follow her journey.
Birmingham's Electronic Business Systems (EBS) celebrates growth with nine new appointments and is recruiting for three more roles, supporting West Midlands SMEs. Discover their expansion plans.
The UK faces a severe cold snap with temperatures plunging to -2C and heavy snow forecast for Devon, Cornwall, and South Wales from December 27. Get the latest weather maps and expert warnings.
Cornish Metals has floated on London's AIM market after re-domiciling to the UK, marking a key step in its plan to restart tin production at the historic South Crofty mine by 2028.
A Willenhall businessman says his firm faces a 'slow and painful death' due to railway works, demanding £260k compensation. Read his story and the official response.
Truro and Penwith College names Carl Riding as its new Principal and Chief Executive. He will take up the post in March 2026, bringing a track record of Ofsted 'Outstanding' success. Read more.
A Staffordshire angler's aggressive 30-minute tirade at an Environment Agency officer over a missing rod licence has resulted in a £1,994 legal bill. Read the full story.
Investment groups NVM and eComplete back a £31m management buyout of Durham-based scent company Noted Aromas, marking a major step for the direct-to-consumer brand's international expansion plans.
North East IT firm Aspire Technology Solutions secures fresh investment, valuing the business at around £200m. Funding from LDC and Federated Hermes to fuel expansion and a £100m revenue target by 2030.
UK SMEs are missing out on thousands yearly as big banks pay minimal interest. Switching to a challenger like Allica Bank could earn up to 4.08% AER and cashback.
Compare the Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 9a on Vodafone Business. Discover which phone's AI, battery, and camera features best suit your business needs and budget.
Swansea University invites South Wales SME leaders to join the government-funded Help to Grow management programme in Jan 2026. Boost your business strategy and growth. Apply now.
Andrea Bishop takes the helm at BDO's Thames Valley and South West region, overseeing 500 staff and 43 partners. Discover her plans for growth in audit, tax, and consulting.
Cornwall Airport Newquay is investing in a new high-performance radar system to improve safety and reliability. The upgrade, part-funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, will support all airspace users. Read more.
The UK braces for a major snow event on December 12, with up to 20cm forecast for Scotland and flurries reaching Cornwall. Get the full list of affected areas and timings here.
Raylo Business now offers the iPhone 17 and other Apple tech from just £19.81/month with no upfront cost. Flexible subscriptions help SMEs upgrade devices sustainably.
Cornish Metals reports major advances in reviving the historic South Crofty tin mine, with key infrastructure work on track. Production is targeted for 2028, promising a £70m annual boost.
Vodafone Business launches exclusive Cyber Monday Google Pixel 10 Pro deal for small teams. Boost productivity with AI tools, lifetime warranty and superfast 5G.
MPs warn new DWP powers to scan bank accounts could lead to 100,000 innocent benefit claimants being wrongly investigated. Learn how this affects civil liberties.