Law & Finance Archives - East Midlands Connected https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/news/law-finance/ Hopping Between Hubs Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:27:21 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 The percentage of small businesses predicting growth falls https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-percentage-of-small-businesses-predicting-growth-falls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-percentage-of-small-businesses-predicting-growth-falls https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-percentage-of-small-businesses-predicting-growth-falls/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:27:21 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-percentage-of-small-businesses-predicting-growth-falls/ The percentage of small businesses predicting growth for the three-month period of July to September has fallen to 24%.   Tracking research from Novuna Business Finance reveals significant downturns in growth forecasts across the construction (15%), retail (21%) and hospitality (21%) sectors. Whilst small business growth forecasts rose modestly in the north west, they fell […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/the-percentage-of-small-businesses-predicting-growth-falls/feed/ 0 New White Paper Reveals Nearly Half of Organizations Are Practicing ‘Selective’ Integration in Service Management https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/new-white-paper-reveals-nearly-half-of-organizations-are-practicing-selective-integration-in-service-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-white-paper-reveals-nearly-half-of-organizations-are-practicing-selective-integration-in-service-management https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/new-white-paper-reveals-nearly-half-of-organizations-are-practicing-selective-integration-in-service-management/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:05:59 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/new-white-paper-reveals-nearly-half-of-organizations-are-practicing-selective-integration-in-service-management/ Organizations are moving beyond traditional models to build more agile, intelligent and cost-effective IT ecosystems. LONDON, and BLUE BELL, Pa., Aug. 26, 2026 – Scopism and Unisys (NYSE: UIS) have released a new white paper, “The Global Rise of Selective Service Integration: Why the Service Integration and Management Model is Evolving.” The paper highlights an emerging trend: […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/new-white-paper-reveals-nearly-half-of-organizations-are-practicing-selective-integration-in-service-management/feed/ 0 Building Consultancy Strengthens Team With New Appointment https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/building-consultancy-strengthens-team-with-new-appointment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=building-consultancy-strengthens-team-with-new-appointment https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/building-consultancy-strengthens-team-with-new-appointment/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:19:50 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/building-consultancy-strengthens-team-with-new-appointment/ Lantern Building Consultancy, the Newcastle-based chartered building surveying firm, has appointed Harry Martin to its growing team.   After graduating from Northumbria University in 2024, Harry spent two years at a property consultancy working across the residential and commercial sectors before joining Lantern last month.   His previous experience spans a wide range of instructions […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/building-consultancy-strengthens-team-with-new-appointment/feed/ 0 Onshoring Could Add up to £9bn to Regional Economies by 2031 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/onshoring-could-add-up-to-9bn-to-regional-economies-by-2031/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=onshoring-could-add-up-to-9bn-to-regional-economies-by-2031 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/onshoring-could-add-up-to-9bn-to-regional-economies-by-2031/#respond Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:36:47 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/onshoring-could-add-up-to-9bn-to-regional-economies-by-2031/ Manchester, UK, 12 August 2026 – An estimated 90,000 jobs are forecast to relocate from London to regional centres across the UK by 2031, according to new analysis from global talent solutions partner Robert Walters. This onshoring activity could generate up to £9bn for regional economies across the UK.   Once relocations are complete, the initial £9bn generated as of 2031 is expected to rise between £12-15bn per year with increased local supply-chain demands and consumer-spending […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/onshoring-could-add-up-to-9bn-to-regional-economies-by-2031/feed/ 0 People don’t follow machines: why AI won’t be replacing leaders https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/people-dont-follow-machines-why-ai-wont-be-replacing-leaders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=people-dont-follow-machines-why-ai-wont-be-replacing-leaders https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/people-dont-follow-machines-why-ai-wont-be-replacing-leaders/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:39:05 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/people-dont-follow-machines-why-ai-wont-be-replacing-leaders/ A leadership expert has shared his advice on the best way to use AI rather than fearing it.   Drew Povey, author and founder of the Drew Povey Consultancy says he doesn’t believe that AI will replace leaders, but it can help them up their game.   Drew, who has worked with leading sports teams and global […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/people-dont-follow-machines-why-ai-wont-be-replacing-leaders/feed/ 0 Scammers target moments not people: New research reveals young, busy and financially stretched people are most targeted by scammers https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/scammers-target-moments-not-people-new-research-reveals-young-busy-and-financially-stretched-people-are-most-targeted-by-scammers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=scammers-target-moments-not-people-new-research-reveals-young-busy-and-financially-stretched-people-are-most-targeted-by-scammers https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/scammers-target-moments-not-people-new-research-reveals-young-busy-and-financially-stretched-people-are-most-targeted-by-scammers/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:39:05 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/scammers-target-moments-not-people-new-research-reveals-young-busy-and-financially-stretched-people-are-most-targeted-by-scammers/ New research by cyber intelligence company OXIL overturns assumptions that elderly people are those most vulnerable to the online scammers – with situational factors rather than a person’s age emerging as more significant correlations. Being tired, going through a break-up or struggling with a gambling problem are some of the factors that make people more […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/scammers-target-moments-not-people-new-research-reveals-young-busy-and-financially-stretched-people-are-most-targeted-by-scammers/feed/ 0 Don’t let your cyber defences take a holiday https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/dont-let-your-cyber-defences-take-a-holiday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dont-let-your-cyber-defences-take-a-holiday https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/dont-let-your-cyber-defences-take-a-holiday/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:39:05 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/dont-let-your-cyber-defences-take-a-holiday/ Summer is the peak season for cyber attacks – but a few simple precautions can help businesses avoid a holiday-season disaster.   As staff head off on holiday, work from hotels, cafés and airports, and businesses operate with reduced cover, cyber criminals are looking for exactly the same opportunities.   The timing is no coincidence. […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/dont-let-your-cyber-defences-take-a-holiday/feed/ 0 Timberwise shortlisted for three 2026 Property Care Awards https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/timberwise-shortlisted-for-three-2026-property-care-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=timberwise-shortlisted-for-three-2026-property-care-awards https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/timberwise-shortlisted-for-three-2026-property-care-awards/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:39:05 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/timberwise-shortlisted-for-three-2026-property-care-awards/ Northwich-based property firm Timberwise has been shortlisted for three awards at the Property Care Association’s (PCA) 16th annual Property Care Awards.   Now in their sixteenth year, the awards were established in 2011 to recognise the achievements and contributions of PCA members across the specialist property care sector. Nine awards will be presented across three […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/timberwise-shortlisted-for-three-2026-property-care-awards/feed/ 0 BUSINESS ASCENSION AWARDS CELEBRATES SOUL LED SUCCESS! https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/business-ascension-awards-celebrates-soul-led-success/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=business-ascension-awards-celebrates-soul-led-success https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/business-ascension-awards-celebrates-soul-led-success/#respond Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:57:46 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/business-ascension-awards-celebrates-soul-led-success/ The Business Ascension Symposium & Awards returned in spectacular style on 13th and 14th July, bringing together spiritual entrepreneurs, business leaders, speakers and change-makers from across the UK and internationally for two inspiring days of learning, recognition and meaningful connection. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR 2027 AS A JUDGE, SPEAKER, PARTNER OR NOMINEE Held at […]

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]]> https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/business-ascension-awards-celebrates-soul-led-success/feed/ 0 SUSTAINABILITY STAYS ON THE AGENDA FOR TRANSPORT, DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS SMEs AS GLOBAL PRESSURES PERSIST https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/sustainability-stays-on-the-agenda-for-transport-distribution-and-logistics-smes-as-global-pressures-persist/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sustainability-stays-on-the-agenda-for-transport-distribution-and-logistics-smes-as-global-pressures-persist https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/sustainability-stays-on-the-agenda-for-transport-distribution-and-logistics-smes-as-global-pressures-persist/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:03:33 +0000 https://eastmidconnected.co.uk/sustainability-stays-on-the-agenda-for-transport-distribution-and-logistics-smes-as-global-pressures-persist/ Small businesses in the transport, distribution and logistics sector are entering the second half of 2026 with sustainability still in focus, but the operating environment has become more challenging. Volatile fuel costs, ongoing freight disruption and uncertainty following renewed tensions in the Middle East are making it harder for SMEs in the sector to keep […]

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