Even in challenging times, there are reasons to be optimistic about the outlook for UK businesses. The latest EY ITEM Club forecast predicts growth of 1.5% in 2025, supported by a gradual return of investment confidence. Alongside this, the government’s...

According to The Times, 83% of new office space underway in London during the first half of 2025 is refurbishment rather than new builds. This trend is driven by rising prime office rents, the desire for high-quality, eco-friendly workspaces, and...

According to recent research by Turner & Townsend the cost of fitting out high specification commercial space in London is higher than anywhere in the world. The research also found that Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh had the highest commercial...

Mid-Week Office Attendance in London Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels British Land recently reported that mid-week occupancy in central London offices has returned to pre-pandemic levels, driven by a shortage of high-quality office space and escalating rents in prime locations. As businesses...

Business investment in the UK is predicted to be weaker going forward as many firms become more cautious amid “high levels of uncertainty” in global trade. The recently imposed tariffs on the UK and other countries are expected to dampen...

The National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (“NACFB”) – in partnership with leading research consultancy Freshminds – recently released the findings from its annual impact report. The report highlighted the indispensable role of intermediaries in empowering SMEs to access finance and...

Data from a recent Forbes study shows access to capital is a top priority as entrepreneurs increasingly seek diversified funding sources to stabilize and grow their ventures. They say that with rising operational costs and an uncertain economic climate, tools...

KPMG recently polled 1,500 privately owned companies and it revealed that 92 per cent of respondents are upbeat about the year ahead, which is great news for all of us. This sentiment was echoed by a separate Aviva survey of...