UK SMEs Get Set for a Breakthrough Event
The Business Show London 2025 returns 12–13 November at ExCeL London with 25,000+ attendees, 500+ exhibitors and 200+ sessions — a must‑attend for UK SMEs seeking growth, innovation and network‑building.
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The Business Show London 2025 returns 12–13 November at ExCeL London with 25,000+ attendees, 500+ exhibitors and 200+ sessions — a must‑attend for UK SMEs seeking growth, innovation and network‑building.
Late payments are crippling Welsh SMEs, with over 61% of invoices paid late between 2024 and 2025. Labour calls for fairer business practices, stronger protections, and action to support small firms, ensuring Welsh communities and local economies can thrive.
Bindmans LLP announces the death of founder Sir Geoffrey Bindman, aged 92. A pioneer of human rights and equality law, Sir Geoffrey leaves a lasting legacy in British legal history.
The China–Britain Business Council Reception highlighted the importance of confident, balanced engagement between the UK and China, stressing collaboration, education, and long-term partnership.
London’s Growth Plan consultation reveals what SMEs need to thrive — from finance and skills to sustainability and inclusive support — as leaders plan a new business support strategy.
Battersea Power Station and the Greater London Authority host an event promoting the Good Work Standard, fair pay, inclusivity, and quality employment across London.
Equity investment in UK SMEs declined in 2024, with fewer deals and cautious investors. Explore how founders adapt using alternative finance and strategic planning.
Explore how gender dynamics influence innovation, risk-taking, and growth in SMEs. Learn how ethical practices, structural support, and inclusive policies help women-led businesses thrive and drive sustainable economic growth.
Small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly using artificial intelligence to work smarter and stay competitive. However, adopting AI responsibly is crucial for maintaining trust, ensuring fair decision-making, and protecting customer data. SMEs can balance innovation and responsibility by starting small, keeping humans involved in key decisions, using secure platforms, and training staff on AI limits. Businesses that implement AI ethically can not only improve efficiency but also strengthen their brand and gain a competitive edge in 2025 and beyond.