For years, the United Kingdom has excelled in the early stages of business but has stumbled in the scaling phase. Traditional banks deem them too risky because they lack consistent historical profits, while venture capitalists demand increasingly large equity stakes in exchange for growth capital.
by Somto Uba
When prospective homebuyers calculate the cost of a new property, the usual suspects quickly fill the ledger, Surveyor fees, deposits etc, Stamp Duty is often neglected from the calculation
Administrative burden and complex tracking processes are among the reasons people have lost pensions, which PPI estimates contain £31.1 billion in assets.
The biggest shake-up of private renting in a generation takes effect next month, promising security for tenants but unsettling a market already starved of supply.
A wellness startup, a fried chicken chain, and a wave of AI-native fintechs. The FT's annual ranking of Europe's fastest-growing companies reveals a Britain that is scaling fast, concentrating in London, and increasingly powered by software.
From rideshares to restaurant orders, British Airways and its partners have built a points machine hiding in plain sight. Most people are not using it.
The loyalty currency born on aircraft has quietly become one of the most versatile rewards ecosystems in the world
The Current Account Switch Service is operated by Pay.UK and available through all major UK bank and building society current account providers.
Salary sacrifice is one of Britain's financial tools. Done right, it quietly cuts your tax bill, grows your pension, and can put a brand-new electric vehicle on your drive, all through a single employer agreement.
