“Although the UK leaving the EU has created uncertain times, albeit one with opportunities, a longer running issue has been that of productivity levels. Relatively low levels of investment and R&D spending have driven this stagnation and future economic policies must focus ...

“The success of small business banking is closely linked to the success of small businesses themselves. In this regard, Brexit poses serious challenges as many small businesses will find it more difficult to operate after Brexit, especially if the UK leaves on No Deal terms. ...

“Several recent high profile casualties in the facilities management sector reflect the scale of some contracts and the need to selectively tender in a highly competitive sector where capital investment can be significant. The industry includes labour intensive activities, with ...

“While media attention is drawn to the disruption caused by the dynamic growth of the B2C market, the B2B e-commerce market is almost two and a half times the size of the B2C sector. Despite strong market growth it remains under-developed, though the propensity to use the route ...

“The contract catering market successfully navigated Brexit headwinds for a second year in 2018. Growth was underpinned by robust consumer expenditure and strong demand in business and industry and education, tied in part to record employment and pupil numbers.However, margins ...

“The market continued to record growth in 2018 amid challenging conditions, namely uncertainty related to Brexit, ongoing undersupply and flat residential sales. Looking forward, the market is set to face continued uncertainty as the UK looks to formalise its exit from the EU. ...

“All businesses look to financial institutions for lending in order to make vital growth developments and other operational processes possible. Whilst the structure of commercial borrowing continues to change with the emergence of new alternative lenders, mainstream lenders ...

“The logistical services sector is currently going through a period of digitalisation, with supply chain strategies undergoing changes or being completely overhauled to meet the challenges of new demands. The effective and efficient use of logistics space will be vital in ...

“P2P lending platforms must continue to attract new funding sources and new borrowers. However, achieving both at the same time is not a formality – platforms may have a strong supply of funding available but lack ‘high-quality’ or suitable borrowers, or vice-versa. A slowdown ...