Housebuilding Sector Shows Signs Of Recovery As Firms Ramp Up Investment

The latest Barclays Business Prosperity Index report reveals that despite affordability pressures, regulatory challenges and financial caution, four in five businesses (83 per cent) operating in housebuilding and its supply chains remain confident about their outlook for the year ahead.

Caribbean Blinds Reacts To Government Warm Homes Plan

As the Government unveils its Warm Homes Plan, Stuart Dantzic, MD of Caribbean Blinds, argues that external solar shading must move from the margins to the mainstream of home energy policy.

Mother And Son Take A Leap Up The Career Ladder In Portsmouth

A mother and son from Selsey, Lynette and Chris Turner, have taken more than one step up the career ladder by launching their own family-run business, More Than Loft Ladders (MTLL).

Caribbean Blinds Secures Five BBSA Award Shortlists In Standout Showing

Caribbean Blinds has been shortlisted in all five categories it entered at the 2026 BBSA Excellence Awards, marking a superb showing for the Suffolk based specialist in external shading and outdoor living.

2026 Salute To Dealers Honoree Paul Hendy

In the county of Hampshire, England, Paul Hendy has turned a century-old family legacy into a dedicated platform for community support.

Landmark EOT Deal Proves A Healthy Option For Grape Tree

A leading organic health foods retailer is targeting over £100m in revenue after it completed one of the largest Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) deals seen in the UK.

New IHT Rules Risk ‘Dry’ Tax Bills And Future Disputes

The April 2026 inheritance tax (IHT) changes mean that some families could be left with a ’dry’ IHT charge.

Cleaning Industry Key Trends For 2026

Cleaning industry remains resilient and committed to innovation despite
persistent challenges and cost pressures, new Robert Scott research reveals.

Firms Aren’t As Payroll Automation And AI Ready As They Believe

Latest research identifies a sharp disconnect between confidence in and the practical ability to modernise payroll operations among larger organisations.

Cleanology Appoints New CEO Ahead Of Next Phase Of Growth

Mark Little has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of multi-award winning national commercial cleaning and FM company Cleanology.

Buzzworks Grows Revenue And Continues Investment

Leading Scottish hospitality group Buzzworks has reported another resilient year of trading and investment, with revenue rising 8.4 per cent to £37.3m for the 53 weeks to 4 May 2025. This compares with revenue of £34.4m in the previous year.

One In Five SMEs Forced To Cut Staff As Tax Burden Weighs

Rising tax and cost pressures forced more than one in five (21%) SME bosses to lay off staff last year, according to a survey commissioned by Rathbones, one of the UK’s largest wealth and asset management groups.