Barclays Exposes The Defining Scam Trends Of 2025

Half of UK adults (50 per cent) are more worried about falling victim to a scam than they were 12 months ago, according to the latest Barclays Scams Bulletin.

Barclays Reveals 2025’s Top 10 Consumer Spending Trends

Consumer card spending declined -0.2 per cent year-on-year in 2025, after growing 1.6 per cent in 2024 and 4.1 per cent in 2023.

GAP Group Announces The Passing Of Joint MD Douglas Anderson

It is with profound sadness that the Anderson Family and GAP Group share the news of the sudden passing of Douglas Anderson.

Bleak Economic Outlook But SME's Back Themselves

Latest CEO Confidence survey, revealing a sharp contrast between how leaders see the wider economy and how they feel about their own businesses.

Underlying Weaknesses Holding UK Economy Back

The latest CBI Economic Forecast finds businesses swimming against the powerful tides of weak demand, elevated labour and energy costs, and ongoing domestic and global uncertainty.

Manufacturing Output Decline Eases In Three Months To December

Manufacturing output volumes fell in the three months to December, though at a slower pace than in November.

Business Confidence Ends Year Higher Than Start Of 2025

Business confidence increased to 47% in December, rising five points from last month and standing 10 points higher than the start of 2025, according to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer.

Gen Z Face Growing Jobs Drought As SMEs Ramp Up AI In 2026

Among businesses already using AI, one third have reduced hiring of graduates or entry-level staff, although 62% say AI has had no impact on hiring so far.

Retailers Report Bleak Holiday Trading As Sales Outlook Darkens

Retail sales volumes fell at an accelerated rate in the year to December, extending a period of weakness that began in mid-2023.

Why Family Firms Should Become Members of Family Business United

Family Business United exists solely to support, champion and connect family businesses. Membership provides access to a trusted network of peers who understand the complexities of family ownership — from succession planning and governance to growth, exit and legacy.

AI Is About To Break The Internet For Businesses Forever

AI introduces new ways of engagement and is about to represent opportunities and threats for family businesses the world over

Private Sector Business Activity Rounds Off A Tough Year

Firms across the private sector once again expect activity to fall in the next three months according to CBI Survey.