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Weaker economy drives surge in SMEs seeking protection against bad debt
Weaker economy drives surge in SMEs seeking protection against bad debt

Increasing numbers of businesses are seeking protection against bad debt as they navigate tough trading…

UK business confidence hits record low
UK business confidence hits record low

UK business confidence has hit a record low, as soaring costs and global uncertainty weigh…

After Zuckerberg, every CEO could have an AI deputy
After Zuckerberg, every CEO could have an AI deputy

Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly building a personal AI agent to shoulder some of his executive…

Global AI Show Riyadh reveals powerhouse speaker lineup
Global AI Show Riyadh reveals powerhouse speaker lineup

The Global AI Show Riyadh 2026, taking place June 29-30, has unveiled its first lineup…

Start Up Loans delivers £25M to Kent’s small business owners
Start Up Loans delivers £25M to Kent’s small business owners

The Start Up Loans programme, part of the British Business Bank, has provided £25 million…

Riyadh to host Global AI Show: where minds and machines meet
Riyadh to host Global AI Show: where minds and machines meet

The Global AI Show will make Riyadh a global destination for artificial intelligence. Hosted by…

London Tech Week 2026 to showcase global deeptech innovators
London Tech Week 2026 to showcase global deeptech innovators

London Tech Week 2026 has announced its dedicated Deep Tech Stage, exploring the most exciting…

Celebrity-backed wearable WHOOP raises £575M
Celebrity-backed wearable WHOOP raises £575M

WHOOP, the wearable membership company endorsed by many celebs, has raised $575 million in Series…

Female entrepreneurs are struggling to scale despite ambition
Female entrepreneurs are struggling to scale despite ambition

Female entrepreneurs are ambitious and resilient, and growing their businesses to prove it, according to…

Innovate UK announces recipients of Agentic AI Pioneers Prize
Innovate UK announces recipients of Agentic AI Pioneers Prize

Innovate UK has announced the winners of the Agentic AI Pioneers Prize at an industry…

Apprenticeships offer lifeline as graduate jobs fall UCAS deadline
Apprenticeships offer lifeline as graduate jobs tumble

New research from Employment Hero suggests that SME leaders are increasingly backing apprenticeships, offering young…

Herbalife acquires Bioniq for $55M
Herbalife acquires Bioniq for $150M

Herbalife, the health and wellness company, has agreed to acquire assets from Bioniq, the UK-based…

Spotify & Monzo execs join unicorn startup, Spendesk
Spotify & Monzo execs join unicorn startup, Spendesk

Spendesk, the AI-powered spend management and procurement platform, has continued its expansion with the appointment…

Revolut revenue surges to $6Bn as it aims for 100M customers
Revolut revenue surges to $6Bn as it aims for 100M customers

Revolut has reported a record-breaking financial performance for 2025, marking a pivotal moment as the…

Eight female founders to receive free workspace support
Eight female founders to receive free workspace support

Purpose-driven, flexible workspace provider x+why has announced a sustained initiative to support the next generation…

Danone acquires Huel for €1 billion
Danone acquires Huel for €1 billion

Danone has struck a deal to acquire Huel, the cult-favourite meal replacement brand, for around…

How the UK government can boost regional climatetech
How the UK government can boost regional climatetech

Scaling regional industrial strengths will be critical to maintaining the UK’s global climatetech leadership, according…

Elite Business celebrates the UK's leading 100 SMEs
Elite Business celebrates the UK’s leading 100 SMEs

Elite Business is proud to announce its annual Elite Business 100 ranking, EB100, highlighting the…

AI for CFOs and AI & Business Innovation Summits to convene global leaders in London

Two back-to-back events will take place in London on March 24–25, hosted by Economist Impact.…

Small business lending surged to near-record in 2025
Small business lending surged to near-record in 2025

Gross SME bank lending increased by 9% to £68 billion in 2025, marking the second…