European retail expansion offers access to new customers and revenue streams, but retailers that overlook localisation, payments and logistics often struggle to scale sustainably

As the world faces growing socio-economic and environmental challenges, businesses must adopt regenerative practices and sustainable leadership to create positive impact

Learn how supply chain disruption is reshaping business strategies in today’s world of constant change and uncertainty

When trade policy shifts at this scale, the headlines focus on multinationals and stock markets. If implemented, SMEs would feel the real shock

Richard Given, deputy director for Free Trade Agreement (FTA) utilisation and UK export strategy at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), shines a spotlight on the UK’s new trade agreements

The UK and India are edging closer to a free trade agreement (FTA) that could open a new chapter for UK SMEs

If China and India both faced tariffs from the United States (US), European Union (EU) and other global economies, the disruption to supply chains could be severe

The UK–US Economic Prosperity Deal (EPD), signed in May 2025, has been hailed as “historic.” For UK entrepreneurs, though, the reality is more nuanced

Donald Trump’s 30% tariff plan could disrupt UK SMEs linked to EU supply chains, hitting costs, competitiveness, and trade confidence hard

For too long, exporting has been out of reach for many small and medium-sized businesses despite a clear appetite and the potential to do so. In 2025, new initiatives are changing the game

From practical strategies to deeply personal reflections, the final panel discussion of this year’s Elite Business Live ‘Global: Crossing Borders and Breaking Barriers’ offered a powerful education for anyone considering international growth

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