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Businesses and their employees are an important source of wealth creation and tax revenue. This is why the European Union, the UK government and other bodies provide targeted support programmes, including for SMEs. Here is an overview of the most important ones.

Business insolvencies continue to rise in the UK, posing a particular threat to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). But there’s an added complication when your business partner becomes bankrupt, as this can affect your own company. Here we take a look at how you can tackle this situation and ...

For small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, insurance is an essential part of risk management. Insurance policies protect against several factors that can threaten business operations. Here we take a look at which insurance policies are either mandatory or advisable for your company.

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Businesses and their employees are an important source of wealth creation and tax revenue. This is why the European Union, the UK government and other bodies provide targeted support programmes, including for SMEs. Here is an overview of the most important ones.

Business insolvencies continue to rise in the UK, posing a particular threat to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). But there’s an added complication when your business partner becomes bankrupt, as this can affect your own company. Here we take a look at how you can tackle this situation and ...

For small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, insurance is an essential part of risk management. Insurance policies protect against several factors that can threaten business operations. Here we take a look at which insurance policies are either mandatory or advisable for your company.

As the UK transitions to net zero, it will become increasingly reliant on critical raw materials. However, it is unable to meet its own demand for these materials from domestic production. The UK needs to obtain its critical raw materials from a handful of countries. This means that breakdowns in th ...

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Renewable energy: the state of play in the UK

The UK government’s net zero strategy has provided impetus for the move towards renewable energy sources. The government recently announced a budget of over £1 billion for the latest renewable electricity auction, with an additional £800 million allocated for offshore wind energy. While renewable en ...

Global trade barriers: what UK businesses can do

Faced with a challenging domestic economy, many UK businesses are turning towards international trade for growth – but this is becoming increasingly difficult due to global conflicts, the impact of Brexit, and supply chain regulation. Here we take a look at the main barriers and what can be done to ...

The EU AI Act: what it means for UK companies

The EU AI Act, which was approved by the European Parliament in March 2024, lays the foundations for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the EU. Its goal is to provide “clear requirements and obligations regarding specific uses of AI”, according to EU policymakers. It is also intended ...

The UK economy: a slow climb out of recession

Most experts agree that the UK economy is showing signs of emerging from its recent slump, but the road ahead still appears rocky. With a general election looming and the impact of conflict in Europe and the Middle East still affecting the economy, growth is predicted to be slow. Find out here what ...