Small businesses divided on whether to use AI for growth

Three in ten small business owners (31%) say they are already using AI to support their enterprises – although 27% say they either have no plans to use it – and a further 21% don’t regard AI as relevant to their business, according to new research from Novuna Business Finance. Whilst some small businesses see…

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Bank of Mum and Dad handing over £10k to help adult children get ahead

Research from the savings app Spring has found that adults receiving financial support from their parents receive an average of £11,241, highlighting the role family wealth plays in helping adult children navigate major financial milestones. While around one in seven (15%) UK adults receive financial support from their parents, those who do are often receiving…

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FSB appoint Interim Chair

10th August 2026 Appointments |

Tina McKenzie has been confirmed as Interim National Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), as Martin McTague steps down from the National Chair role to become a member of the House of Lords. McKenzie has been part of FSB’s Board of Directors since 2021, and for the last four years has been National…

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CEO confidence holds steady despite geopolitical disruption

CEOs are maintaining confidence in their companies’ growth prospects despite navigating an increasingly volatile business environment marked by geopolitical disruption, rising energy costs and more complex strategic decision-making, according to research by PwC. The survey of hundreds of CEOs across more than 50 countries finds overall confidence in revenue growth has remained unchanged over the…

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