The Funding Gap: Why a Successful Raise is Only Half the Battle

Raising equity is frequently misrepresented as a primary indicator of success, with social media and headlines amplifying funding rounds and …

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Business News Round Up (28/10/2025)

Reeves could face £20bn Budget hole as UK productivity downgraded

The government is facing a bigger-than-expected hole in the public …

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Business News Round Up (24/10/2025)

Government launches ‘Back British’ industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses, and skills

UK businesses, workers and communities …

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Business News Round Up (23/10/2025)

UK inflation unexpectedly holds steady at 3.8%

The UK’s inflation rate remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, holding at the …

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Business News Round Up (21/10/2025)

SMEs lose access to key business loans scheme

Local businesses could face greater difficulty securing growth funding, after the Scottish …

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Business News Round Up (20/10/2025)

Consumer belt-tightening takes toll on UK firms, report reveals

Nearly a fifth of UK-listed firms alerting over profits have flagged …