With dry powder at record levels and business valuations down on where they were in H1 2022, private equity (PE) firms are cash ready to react to market opportunities – but there is still a high degree of caution.

With consulting firms functioning increasingly as partners, rather than simply advisors, there is more pressure than ever from clients to demonstrate long-term gains via engagements.

With technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), advancing at a faster pace than ever before, businesses must have strategies in place to utilise it effectively or risk falling behind.

We looked at several leading supermarkets and the own brand ready meals they produce, to see where improvements could be made to both sales and profit margins through their product development process.

Speed and flexibility are key to cutting through the current ‘web of complexity’ and driving value in a downturn.

The latest data on new vehicle registrations in the UK shows that sales of electric vehicles are now rising at a record rate, and this segment of the market is set to be the main driver of sales in 2023.