City AM

For many, the new year is a time to celebrate leaving the stress of our past behind – kickstarting a number of resolutions designed to spark a sense of optimism in the months ahead.

But that sense of hopefulness can only last for so long when the dreaded sense of reality soon finds its way back to us. Alas, it might have already for some, and especially in the world of business.

The nation’s entrepreneurs have, without a doubt, been put to the test over the past few years.

Brexit-imposed regulatory hurdles, pandemic-induced cost pressures, political instability and an overall sluggish economy, the seemingly never-ending list continues.

Naturally, the start-up community found itself hoping for more in 2024. But unfortunately, with the latest post-Budget jitters dominating the headlines, some of that hope was lost.

The sense of certainty Britain was longing for was far, far from achieved.

So, will the year 2025 be one for start-ups to finally thrive? Or will they once again find themselves struggling to survive?

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