Davidson, a professional photographer and owner of Glasgow-based Studio Snap, is celebrating his strongest trading year to date, with revenues up more than 70 per cent in 2025. The surge follows his memorable appearance on series two of The Traitors, which turned him into a familiar face for millions of viewers, and, unexpectedly, a powerful brand amplifier for his business.
As UK small businesses gear up for a new year of trading, research from Novuna Business Finance reveals a five-year peak in percentage of small business owners (84%) that are starting 2026 with plans to invest in new growth initiatives in order to make their enterprises stronger for the year ahead - and that growth agenda is being driven from the Capital
Concern over the potential of artificial intelligence replacing employees remains high as the number of work tasks the tools can tackle grows. But the technology now plays a large role in boosting employment, too. A new report by job site LinkedIn shows how AI does that by fueling small business growth, and enabling a rising number of aspiring entrepreneurs to strike out their ow
Confidence is at its most fragile, businesses are holding back, investors are cautious, and families are tightening their belts. I've spent the past two decades building businesses from the ground up. No silver spoon, no safety net - just resilience, risk and relentless hard work. That's the story of thousands of entrepreneurs across this country. We're not asking for handouts, just a fair playing field and a government that trusts us to build.
Barrow-in-Furness has emerged as the North's small business hotspot with its microbusiness density score growing 78% over the past year, supported by £25m Town Deal.
"Despite challenging trading conditions for small businesses across the UK, the growth in the pet sector is pawsitively encouraging! As many pet owners adjust to new hybrid work schedules, these services have become essential."
