Prime Minister hosts entrepreneurs
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for a “culture shift” in the relationship between government and business, as he brought entrepreneurs, business leaders and regional…
Economy
Bank lending to small businesses falls
Lending from high street banks to small and medium-sized businesses has fallen across Great Britain. Research from UK Finance into postcode specific lending shows that…
Refugee entrepreneurs could ‘boost UK economy’
Refugee entrepreneurs could potentially benefit the UK economy to the tune of £2bn if more tailored support was offered and barriers were removed. Led by…
Hospitality industry calls for VAT aid
In a letter to the Prime Minister, hundreds of businesses in the hospitality sector have called on Andy Burnham to lower VAT within the trade…
TrueStart founders warn of growing pressure on coffee supplies
TrueStart founders Helena and Simon Hills are strengthening relationships with coffee growers and suppliers as they warn that high-quality coffee is becoming increasingly difficult to…
Ultraviolette plans $82m plant as Indian EV demand grows
Indian electric motorcycle startup Ultraviolette Automotive is investing $82m into a new manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu as it prepares to move into the mass-market…
Revolut is going after the weighty end of business banking
Revolut has announced bold plans to move beyond its traditional customer base and to target FTSE 250 companies. Speaking to The Financial Times, James Gibson,…
New investment fund for South East-based SMEs
The British Business Bank has announced another regional investment fund, establishing the South East Investment Fund to the tune of £210m. Following similar schemes in…
The founder inside the Treasury who wants Britain to think bigger
Alex Depledge is unusual for someone sitting close to the heart of government. She isn’t a career civil servant or economist. She is a founder…
Uplift Ventures launches venture capital fund
Uplift Ventures, the Hamburg based venture capital organisation, has announced its initial venture capital fund, worth €100 million. The fund is backed by Jungheinrich, the…
