With many new parents in Scotland experiencing a drop in contact with others just a few months after having a baby.

New Barclays research shows that a long‑standing reluctance to talk about money continues to affect how confidently UK adults manage their household finances.

The release of Deloitte Private’s Family Business Insights Series: Defining the Family Business Landscape, 2025 reveals how family-owned businesses are evolving to fuel long-term growth. Based on a survey of 1,587 family businesses across 36 countries and in-depth interviews with 30 senior executives, the research explores how family businesses are navigating a complex market landscape through innovation, strategic expansion, and leadership transformation. Key Takeaways Among

Three in 10 business owners do not have a pension independent of their business, according to Rathbones Group, one of the UK’s leading wealth and asset management firms, warning that millions may be taking unnecessary risks with their future finances.

The digital product studio commissioned Censuswide to survey 500 managers, directors and C-suite executives within UK businesses. It found that almost half (48%) know or suspect that employees in their organisation are using AI tools that have not been officially approved.

More than two thirds of senior decision-makers within UK businesses experience work-related stress on a weekly basis, with concerns about remaining relevant and competent commonplace, according to new research by Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS).

Gebrüder Weiss kicks off the fifth edition of its international cycling campaign “GWcycles.”

The LEGO Group welcomed the launch of a new three-year phase of the Responsible Innovation in Technology for Children (RITEC) initiative focused on well-being centred digital game development practices, led by UNICEF and funded by the LEGO Foundation.

Veritage International has published a new global research report highlighting significant, often overlooked risks facing business families during wealth and ownership transitions.

Nearly three quarters (73%) of family business owners are concerned about the impact of upcoming policy and tax changes on both their business and family plans, such as succession, according to research from Hymans Robertson Personal Wealth.

The report highlights the value of expertise in a complex world and reveals the key challenges, trends and priorities facing family wealth and succession advisors and their clients globally.

Women are just as likely as men to plan their finances carefully but are significantly less likely to feel confident managing investments, new research from Rathbones, one of the UK’s leading wealth and asset management groups, suggests.

Entrepreneurs across the UK are racing to reshape their financial strategies ahead of expected tax and policy changes, according to research from Brown Shipley, the UK wealth manager and subsidiary of Quintet Private Bank.

Britain’s manufacturers are urging the Government to be far bolder on the pace of skills reforms or, risk the future success of the Industrial Strategy being left on the starting grid.

A new survey has found that UK business leaders are struggling with the increasing complexity of their roles.

Leadership misalignment and a culture of risk aversion are holding back responsiveness of UK businesses, according to latest research from Menzies LLP.

Manufacturing output volumes fell in the three months to February, though at a slower pace than in January – according to the CBI’s latest Industrial Trends Survey (ITS).

A new report from Livingston James in association with EY - Investigating the Future CEO, exposes an important leadership and technology adoption challenge for organisations across Scotland.

Ninety-three per cent of scale-up founders do not believe the UK workforce is adequately prepared for widespread AI adoption, according to new research.

New research from international recruitment firm, Robert Half, has revealed that nearly half (45%) of UK employers are planning to increase permanent headcount in their IT & Technology functions before the end of 2025. A further 36% are investing in contract professionals to maintain agility and address critical skills shortages in the function, with cybersecurity driving much of the demand. The findings, part of Robert Half’s latest Hiring Intentions data, show that while AI