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The Black British Business Awards 2025: A powerful agent for change

Stuart Mitchell

Thirty-six business leaders, innovators, creatives and trailblazers are named today as finalists for the Black British Business Awards 2025 (BBBAwards). Recognising exceptional performance of Black professionals and entrepreneurs, this is the premier UK awards ceremony of its kind, attracting nominees from some of the most prestigious global brands and founders of exciting UK businesses. Finalists this year come from companies including JPMorganChase, Goldman Sachs, Sephora, Dentsu Creative, LinkedIn and Kantar.  Now in its 12th year, the BBBAwards have already recognised more than 400 Black professionals and entrepreneurs for their contributions to…

UK businesses and academia partner up in cutting-edge research

Stuart Mitchell

The new Prosperity Partnerships will tackle key industry challenges in areas from drug manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity. The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is funding 23 partnerships with a £41 million investment, matched with a further £56 million from businesses and academia. The projects will deliver pioneering technologies that will improve lives and grow the economy, including: advancing drug development and manufacturing so that life-saving medicines can reach patients sooner using AI to assist examiners when they mark GCSE and A-level exams protecting national transport,…

New IPA/FT global study reveals trust is the second most powerful business driver

Stuart Mitchell

The new study from the IPA and Financial Times has found that trust is a core strategic asset that directly drives profit, customer acquisition, brand strength, and long-term success for businesses. Trust is a critical currency in business, particularly in the face of rising uncertainty, reduced human contact, and increased concerns around data and AI. But despite its growing commercial importance, most industries are failing to meet the trust expectations of their customers, clients and stakeholders. The report, Bridging the Trust Gap, draws on insights from over 750 global B2B decision-makers…

Sodexo named sustainable business of the year at prestigious Cateys awards

Stuart Mitchell

Sodexo UK & Ireland was named Sustainable Business of the Year last night at the Cateys awards held at JW Grosvenor House in London.  Known as the Oscars of the hospitality industry, the Cateys honour exceptional talent and pioneering businesses, recognising the achievements of individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to the industry. The Sustainable Business Award honours a business that has taken the most innovative steps to minimise their impact on the environment, while contributing to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, embedding sustainability within its…

Black-owned businesses make their TV debut thanks to Channel 4’s Black in Business Initiative with Lloyds

Stuart Mitchell

Four SME Black-owned businesses will today debut TV advertising for the first time, after winning the latest edition of Channel 4 Sales’ Black in Business initiative with Lloyds.  Open to Black entrepreneurs, the initiative saw the four winners emerge from an application process and a shortlist of 20 outstanding businesses. Each winner receives £150,000 worth of free advertising airtime on Channel 4, alongside six months of mentoring guidance from senior executive sponsors at Channel 4 and Lloyds, plus the creation of their own advert. The adverts will premiere together this…