Energy bills eating into your profits? 15 ways to cut business energy costs
Energy bills can be a big expense for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), and for many business owners, they’re becoming a growing financial concern.
Lending to SMEs hits post-Covid high, but uncertainty remains
Bank lending to small businesses falls to its lowest level in a decade
Bank lending to small businesses across the UK has fallen by £27bn in just three years, with nine in 10 postcode sectors receiving less bank finance.
Could business reporting rules be made simpler? Government aims to cut paperwork for small businesses
Ever felt weighed down by paperwork, forms and reporting tasks that seem to take up valuable time without adding much to your business? If so, things could soon become a little easier.
How to improve your business credit score
If you're planning to apply for a business loan, finance agreement, credit card or overdraft, your business credit score could play a big role in the outcome.
UK inflation rises to 2.9% as energy costs push prices higher
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in the year to July, up from 2.6% in June, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is the highest inflation rate since March and puts inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target. The rise was broadly ...
Could AI help your small business grow?
Rising costs, economic uncertainty and caution among customers is putting small business owners under huge pressure. But many believe artificial intelligence (AI) could be part of the solution. New research from Novuna Business Finance has found that nearly one in three small business owners (31%) currently use AI to support ...
Zero hours changes could cost employers £2.9bn a year
Changes to zero hours contracts could cost employers up to £2.9bn a year. That is the government's own estimate. It published the figures yesterday (12 August). The law behind the changes was passed in December 2025. The zero hours rules do not apply yet, so nothing changes for employers now. ...