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From our conversations with SMEs and mid-sized businesses across the UK, one thing is clear: traditional business banking still creates too much friction. Too many silos? Too many processes. Too much time spent managing money rather than using it to grow the business.

If βsave more moneyβ is on your resolutions list again this year, youβre not alone. The good news is – Β you donβt need a total life overhaul. Β Implementing just a couple of new habits, can make saving feel like a breeze.

What does the Autumn Budget 2025 mean for UK real estate and development? Lord Philip Hammond shares his views on sector stability, financing conditions, planning barriers and new tax considerations for developers, owners and investors.

Explore how the Autumn Budget 2025 affects hospitality, retail and service-led businesses. Lord Philip Hammond shares sector insights, and we offer practical recommendations for operators, owners and investors navigating rising costs and shifting demand.

Lord Philip Hammond shares his perspective on the UKβs economic outlook following the Autumn Budget 2025, highlighting what SMEs and entrepreneurs should focus on as they navigate a challenging but manageable environment.