Decoding UK business, one niche at a time
Repair Cafés and right-to-repair campaigning have made fixing things fashionable again, but goodwill doesn't pay a parts bill. We look at the unit economics behind Britain's refurbishment and maintenance startups, why B2B contracts are the quiet engine, and what founders need to know before buying a van.
Road markings are the most ignored piece of UK infrastructure — until they fade, fail or end up in a safety audit. Behind the white lines sits a specialist sector with real barriers to entry, concentrated procurement and a consolidation story that says a lot about ‘boring’ British industry.
In 2026, more UK SMEs are hiring senior leaders by the day, not by the payroll. The portfolio finance director is the poster child, but the shift goes wider — and it is about risk, timing and governance as much as cost.