Robert Lane

4 days ago | londonlovesbusiness.com | Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Robert Lane

New OECD data shows export restrictions for critical raw materials are becoming increasingly widespread as demand surges, driven by the green and digital transitions and rising concerns over economic security. The OECD Inventory of Export Restrictions on Industrial Raw Materials offers key insights for policymakers and stakeholders to help identify less restrictive ways to meet both the security of supply needs of importing countries and the development goals of resource-rich nations.

1 week ago | londonlovesbusiness.com | Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Robert Lane

The mental health struggles of the UK’s small business community must take centre stage this Mental Health Awareness Week, says Purbeck Insurance Services, the provider of personal guarantee insurance to small business owners. A Purbeck survey of SME owners/managers highlights how financial pressures, long working hours, and the inability to ‘switch-off’ at home or on holiday, are taking a toll on business owners’ mental wellbeing.

1 week ago | londonlovesbusiness.com | Linh Tran |Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell |Robert Lane

UK-listed companies issued 62 profit warnings during Q1 2025, an 11% year-on-year fall, however the proportion of listed firms to warn in the last 12 months remains high (18%). EY-Parthenon’s latest Profit Warnings report found that the leading factor behind profit warnings in Q1 was contract and order cancellations or delays, cited in 40% of warnings – the highest percentage recorded for this cause in 25 years of EY’s analysis.

2 months ago | londonlovesbusiness.com | Sarah Dunsby |Sara Pineros |Hani Abuagla |Robert Lane

Have you ever wondered why some websites dominate the top spots on Google while others struggle to be seen? In 2025, the competition is tougher than ever, and backlinks remain a key factor. Backlinks are links from other websites that tell search engines a website is trusted and important. Quality backlinks help businesses get more visitors and better search rankings. This is why many businesses work with link-building services to stay ahead of the competition.

2 months ago | londonlovesbusiness.com | Sarah Dunsby |Hani Abuagla |Robert Lane

AI is bringing change to recruitment processes around the world, offering unmatched speed, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making. From scanning thousands of applications in seconds to predicting the potential long-term success of candidates, AI holds the promise of revolutionising the recruitment space. However, is this promise too good to be true? While AI tools can streamline hiring and potentially reduce unconscious bias, they also introduce a number of difficulties.