Finance

Top five commercial mortgage providers in the UK in 2026

Choosing a commercial mortgage provider is one of the more consequential decisions a business or property investor will make when financing premises, refinancing, or releasing capital...

Overdue and overlooked: How unpaid invoices are killing UK businesses

British businesses are haemorrhaging working capital not through poor sales performance, but through a subtler, more insidious problem: the chronic reluctance to pursue what they are...

Balloon payment explained: Should you pay the final PCP lump sum?

Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) has become the most popular way for UK drivers to get behind the wheel of a new or used car. Its appeal lies in the flexibility it offers, but many drivers...

Top six development finance providers

Credibility, deal execution, client service, and niche expertise all shape how effective a broker really is. For this comparison, we looked at review data, years of operation, and service specialisation...

Five best commercial mortgage providers in the UK in 2025

A commercial mortgage is a loan secured against business property. It enables companies to buy new premises, refinance existing ones, or unlock capital by leveraging...

Council to review usage of procurement cards to “reduce the risk of misuse”

Bedford Borough Council is carrying out a review of its staff procurement cards to ensure tighter controls and improved transparency, according to an internal newsletter...

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