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By Daria Saulenko, Senior Product Manager, Business Banking at OakNorth Daria works on creating products that empower businesses to spend wisely and effortlessly, with seamless card experiences and integrated financial tools. Managing business expenses shouldn’t slow you down  From onboarding new team members to paying international suppliers, business expenses are a daily reality, but too […]

The UK’s health and wellbeing sector is evolving fast, driven by AI innovation, resilient consumer demand, and a renewed focus on personalised care and women’s health. In our recent Pulse Report, we explore the trends shaping the sector, the impact of upcoming legislation, and how forward-thinking operators are fuelling growth through innovation and strategic finance.

OakNorth recently co-hosted a breakfast event with the Adam Smith Institute, exploring how Urban Development Corporations could help deliver more homes and unlock growth in Britain’s cities. The discussion highlighted the need for better planning, stronger coordination, and long-term investment to solve the UK’s housing crisis.

As businesses scale, performance marketing often takes the lead. But when growth comes at the expense of brand, the long-term impact can quietly derail your momentum. In our recent webinar, The Growth/Brand Balance: Driving performance without losing identity, we spoke with three marketing leaders about how fast-growing teams are navigating this tension, while finding better ways to scale. Here’s what they shared.