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Business Disability Forum has revealed its 2026 awards finalists today. The shortlist spans 14 categories and highlights organisations and individuals improving outcomes for disabled employees, consumers, and service users through measurable inclusion work.
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NatWest appoints regional champions to support UK mid-market economic growth. The bank says stronger regional leadership will help mid-sized companies expand and contribute more widely to the UK economy, with research suggesting even modest growth across the segment could generate billions in additional national output.
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Azerion promotes Roxanne Harley to new strategy and growth role. Omnichannel advertising platform Azerion has appointed Roxanne Harley as VP Strategy and Growth, expanding her remit to integrate creative, insight, and campaign analytics as the company deepens its data-led advertising offering.
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SME funding roadshow expands with new finance ecosystem partners. Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance has joined the FUEL Roadshow, a UK-wide programme designed to connect SMEs with investors, lenders, and advisers as businesses navigate an increasingly complex funding environment.
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Self-employed earnings vary sharply across UK sectors, new analysis shows. Finance and property lead the rankings, while business survival rates vary significantly by region, with the South West and Northern Ireland reporting the strongest five-year resilience among newly formed enterprises.
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Europe’s biggest investors are challenging a sudden panic on rates. Amundi and Allianz Global Investors are positioning against the latest ECB and Bank of England repricing, arguing energy volatility has run ahead of fundamentals, even as higher gilt yields and swap rates have already tightened UK mortgage availability and financing conditions.
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New Helpmore Trust Index highlights transparent grassroots charities across South Africa. The new platform aims to help donors identify smaller charities demonstrating accountability and measurable community impact, while addressing longstanding challenges around visibility and trust in South Africa’s fragmented charitable sector.
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UK MPs reject under-16 social media ban proposal. The House of Commons voted against a Conservative amendment to ban under-16s from social media, opting instead for a consultation on potential restrictions. Critics argue this delays addressing online safety concerns.
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Scottish salmon producer shifts to employee ownership to secure succession. Marine Products (Scotland) has transferred ownership to an Employee Ownership Trust, placing the Glasgow-based salmon producer in the hands of its staff while ensuring continuity of leadership and long-term independence.
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West Yorkshire unveils employer support drive to close disability employment gap. A new employer training and support package aims to help businesses recruit and retain people with health conditions or disabilities, as regional leaders seek to boost productivity, reduce economic inactivity, and widen access to work.