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SME debt surge puts homes on the line
Read the full story: SME debt surge puts homes on the lineSmall business borrowing is exposing directors to personal financial risk. Purbeck says personal guarantee backed finance applications rose 63% in Q2, with average loan values above £300,000.
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Tipping code row returns to Westminster
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EU reporting reset cuts ESG burden
Europe has reduced the weight of sustainability reporting requirements. Revised…
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Thames Water plan meets regulatory resistance
Thames Water must strengthen the case for a major scheme.…
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Carers review tests work and welfare rules
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Water fines raise the cost of failure
Water companies face faster penalties under tougher environmental enforcement rules.…
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SME plan runs into parliamentary pressure
Small companies face renewed scrutiny over policy and cost pressure.…
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Cyber pledge puts boards on notice
Cyber governance is becoming a direct test of operational resilience.…
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Consulting exports rise as demand shifts
Consulting exports are rising as UK clients restart transformation work.…
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Tech inclusion findings expose workforce barriers
UK technology inclusion findings expose deeper workforce pipeline weaknesses today.…
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Consulting exports rise as demand shifts
Consulting exports are rising as UK clients restart transformation work. MCA data points to stronger international demand, growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027, and rising advisory work around AI, cyber security, resilience, and digital transformation.
