Real Business News Updates

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced on Tuesday 30th September 2025 that the UK economy grew by only 0.3% in the second quarter of the year. Ask most laypeople what they think of that and they’ll likely tell you they couldn’t care less, they don’t know what it all… Read more »

Kevin Betts, Director of tech platform Run Things, is looking to help businesses improve staff happiness and wellbeing through its fitness challenges.  Every business owner needs a productive workforce, but this doesn’t happen on its own. Teams need to be supported and nurtured to perform well, with happiness, health and… Read more »

On the 17th September 2025, the UK government announced a new tech deal with the US as part of the US President’s State Visit – and it’s a deal that’s supposed to be worth £150 billion in funding over the next decade or so, as US tech firms look to… Read more »

Unlike what people often think, investing in cryptocurrency does not require a fortune. These digital assets are highly accessible. This means you can get started with even a small amount before gradually growing your portfolio over time. Whether you’re a young professional, student, or just starting in the crypto space,… Read more »

By Amy Knight, owner and Director of Must Have Ideas Launching our own TV shopping channel had always been an ambition of ours. As an e-commerce business reliant on visual content, with an older demographic, and having previously worked with teleshopping channels, it felt like the next natural step for… Read more »

After three decades of working with teams across numerous industries, one truth has remained constant: sustainable growth is built from the inside out. Too often, companies chase expansion by acquiring competitors, launching new products, or pouring money into marketing. While these moves may create a short-term lift, they rarely deliver… Read more »

By Lauren Walker, MD of Aluminium Fire Systems Walk onto any construction site today, and you’ll likely see hard hats, steel-toed boots, and maybe, if you’re lucky, a woman or two among the crew. But don’t be fooled. While the equipment and technology have evolved, one thing remains stubbornly stuck… Read more »

MCL Architecture puts clients first via close working relationships and a delicate balance of architectural creativity and practical, precise project delivery.  Stroll through London, and you’ll see new monuments everywhere, and we’re not talking about statues of historical figures.  New architectural creations dominate the London skyline and its various neighbourhoods.… Read more »

I like the phrase ‘work-life harmony.’ I think ‘balance’ is a debasing metaphor because it implies there’s a strict trade-off. Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon Various studies have demonstrated that businesses that provide a decent work-life balance report more productivity by their employees. This supports the view that a healthy… Read more »

Main photo by Thomas Lefebvre on Unsplash Britain’s tax system is finally kicking its paper habit. ‘Making Tax Digital’ (MTD) started with VAT in 2019 and is now marching toward Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA). If you run a micro-company, side-hustle or rental portfolio perhaps, here’s a guide to what… Read more »