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Women want stronger mentoring and coaching support across the workforce. New UK research suggests many women want both mentoring and coaching opportunities throughout their careers, while also showing growing interest in flexible retirement models such as micro-retirement and part-time work after leaving full-time employment.
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UK startup Memorify raises £420k as investors back memory technology. A pre-seed round led by private investors exceeded its original £200,000 target, supporting development of a platform designed to organise digital memories into structured personal narratives.
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Civil engineering supplier Wrekin grows despite downturn in UK construction. The Lichfield-based manufacturer reported a 12% increase in turnover during 2025, supported by infrastructure contracts and productivity gains across its workforce, even as UK housebuilding fell roughly 8% amid high interest rates and inflation.
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Research commissioned by Alliance Manchester Business School finds 73% of UK senior decision-makers say their roles have become more complex since 2020, with artificial intelligence, cybersecurity risks, economic conditions, regulation, and shifting workplace expectations all contributing to the growing demands placed on leaders.
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Interest rate hike possible if energy prices stay high. Economists warn that sustained high energy prices could lead to a Bank of England interest rate increase, affecting inflation and growth projections. This would challenge the government’s economic strategies and fiscal policies.
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Payroll mistakes are pushing UK workers towards financial instability and job moves. New research suggests many employees are already struggling with pay errors, just as HMRC prepares major payroll rule changes in April 2026 that could further increase complexity for employers.
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Revolut Business launches its Titan corporate card for UK businesses. The £65+VAT per-user monthly card pairs premium travel perks — including lounge access, 10GB global data, and £4,000 in subscriptions — with real-time expense tracking, automated receipt matching, and 1:1 RevPoints for business spend.
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February’s UK dealmakers chased scale, stability, and strategic scarcity again. Engie’s £10.5bn agreement for UK Power Networks led the month, while Nuveen’s £9.9bn purchase of Schroders underscored pressure for asset-management scale. NatWest bought Evelyn Partners, nexfibre consolidated fibre via Substantial, and Brookfield-backed Radiant merged with London’s Ori in late February.
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Zoho data shows UK businesses still squeezed after Spring Statement. A survey finds inflation and rising costs remain top external pressures, with half reporting higher cost per employee. Leaders are turning to cost reduction, standardisation, and selective tech investment, while Xero figures point to slowing sales growth among small businesses.
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Reeves promised stability, but business wants delivery and detail now. The Spring Statement kept major policy changes for the Budget, as the OBR cut 2026 growth to 1.1% and forecast unemployment at 5.3%. Leaders welcomed the tone, yet asked for clearer help on hiring, skills, and AI adoption quickly, nationwide.