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NatWest has expanded Praetura’s capacity to fund UK businesses further. The £150 million facility will support the lender’s sales finance division as it continues to back SMEs with invoice discounting, ABL, and cash flow loans.
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Business Disability Forum recognised inclusion work across sectors in London. Its 2026 awards highlighted organisations and individuals improving accessibility in recruitment, procurement, product design, workplace experience, customer service, and communications.
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April’s biggest US deals rewarded scale, infrastructure, and specialist capability. From building-products distribution to satellite networks and biopharma pipelines, acquirers backed assets that could extend moats quickly and hold up in volatile markets.
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April’s UK dealmakers pursued scale, scarcity, and discounted valuations hard. Shell’s $16.4bn ARC deal led the month, while Intertek, Standard Life, Senior, and Advanced Medical Solutions showed buyers backing reserves, retirement assets, defence exposure, specialist healthcare, and undervalued UK-listed businesses.
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April’s European dealmaking favoured scale, adjacency, and sharper balance-sheet discipline. The month’s biggest moves centred on assets with durable revenues, operational moats, or a clear case for portfolio repair.
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VYKO has launched with plans to raise €50 million. The new group aims to acquire and scale Irish premium brands across fashion, beauty, food, and consumer goods.
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City of London reforms to be outlined in King’s Speech. The upcoming King’s Speech will detail reforms, including abolishing the payments watchdog and overhauling the financial ombudsman, as the Prime Minister seeks to bolster leadership confidence and drive economic growth.
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Businesses face highest cost inflation since Truss’ mini-Budget. Rising raw material prices have significantly impacted the UK services sector, contributing to over 80% of GDP, as inflationary pressures increase due to geopolitical tensions and supply concerns.
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UK directors are taking bigger personal risks for growth plans. Purbeck’s latest data shows larger guarantees, bigger loans, and record demand for Personal Guarantee Insurance.
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NEOMA has added McGill to its Canadian exchange network roster. The agreement opens a semester in Montreal, with tuition covered and courses taught in English from September 2026.