The UK’s fintech industry has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years, with London described in some parts as a ‘superhub’ of activity. It is estimated that the country’s fintech businesses grow much faster than counterpart SMEs and add as much as £3 billion to the economy in GVA. Like many businesses, fintechs have a varied …
The number of new businesses registered soar over the second half of 2020 despite the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the ONS. There is growing evidence that the food & drink industries in particular saw a boom in new start-ups – the number of distilleries alone rose 29% compared with 2019. It has largely …
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Over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, a quiet revolution has been growing on our mobile devices, or should we say away from them. Social media used to be viewed as a net positive, but people are slowly growing more wary of the dangers of spending hours glued to our phones, especially young people. A 2018 …
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While many industries faced unprecedented challenges over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, one that enjoyed a boom is the housing market. House prices soared with double digit growth (or close to) across the UK as buying preferences shifted “in anticipation of new, post-pandemic lifestyles”. And yet, the most recent wage figures show growth in regular …
Will home ownership be the norm for young people in 10 years? Read More »
The nation’s general health has been in stark focus over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic. Studies quickly showed that obesity puts people at higher risk of more severe infection and death. It prompted a debate about whether or not the pandemic could, would and should be a catalyst to introducing significant changes to the …
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