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UK Business Activity Steadies in May 2026

 As the UK moved into the second month of the new financial year, the latest UK Business Insights numbers told a story of businesses settling into a rhythm rather than chasing the burst of activity that typically follows April's fresh start. The Headline Numbers May saw over 71,100 new company incorporations — a slight pullback from April's 72,300, but still a strong showing that points to sustained entrepreneurial confidence. Alongside this, 14,200 charges were registered and 7,600 County Court Judgments (CCJs) were filed, both down from the previous month. Company dissolutions ticked upward, with more than 59,300 businesses closing compared to 55,300 in April — a pattern often seen as firms review viability once the new financial year is underway, rather than acting on impulse in the first weeks. Where the Growth Is Happening London remains the country's undisputed hub for new business formation, adding nearly 25,000 companies in the month. The South East and N...
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Why UK Procurement Teams Need Procurement Intelligence in 2026

  Most procurement teams can tell you how many suppliers they have. Very few can tell you how that base breaks down by ownership, risk, mission or size - and under the Procurement Act 2023, that gap is becoming a real compliance problem. This is exactly the gap that Procurement Intelligence from DataGardener closes. Instead of relying on outdated spreadsheets and manual research, procurement teams get a live, searchable database of 5 million+ active UK companies, paired with a real-time dashboard that shows precisely where the budget is going and who it is going to. Classify your existing suppliers automatically Upload your current supplier list and the platform tags each one by ownership type (female-owned, ethnic minority-owned, veteran-owned), mission (B Corp, net-zero, VCSE), financial risk band and company size. What used to take weeks of manual cross-referencing now happens in minutes, giving procurement leads a complete, accurate picture of their supplier base without the ...
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Lending Intelligence: How UK Lenders and Brokers Are Winning More Deals with Smarter Data

Finding the right borrower at the right time used to mean hours of manual research, cold outreach, and guesswork. Today, Lending Intelligence is changing that equation — giving UK lenders and commercial finance brokers instant access to company financial data, charge records, and borrower risk indicators that used to take days to compile. If you're in lending, credit risk, or broking, understanding how Lending Intelligence works — and how to use it — could be the difference between chasing leads and closing them. What Is Lending Intelligence? Lending Intelligence is a data-driven approach to identifying, evaluating, and acting on lending opportunities. Rather than relying on outdated lists or generic prospecting, it draws on live company financial accounts, credit signals, and charge activity to surface businesses that are genuinely in the market for finance. At its core, Lending Intelligence answers three questions lenders and brokers ask every day: •    ...
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   Company Formation UK January 2026: Key Trends, Stats & Business Insights Company Formation UK January 2026: A Strong Start to the Year January 2026 has delivered a powerful signal for the UK business landscape. As entrepreneurs emerged from the year-end slowdown, company formation UK activity surged, painting an optimistic picture for the year ahead. Whether you are an investor, lender, or business owner, understanding these formation trends is essential for making data-driven decisions in 2026. New Registrations Hit a Strong High January is historically one of the busiest months for business registrations in the UK, and 2026 was no exception. Over 61,200 companies were incorporated during the month, a sharp rise from the 47,600 recorded in December 2025. This rebound reflects a pattern well known to business analysts: planned ventures that were paused over the holiday season tend to launch in the first weeks of the new year. Dissolutions also showed a healthy trend....
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    May 2026 UK Business Insights: Key Trends in Company Formations, CCJs & Risk Data What the May 2026 UK Business Insights Tell Us About the Economy The second month of the UK financial year is always telling. April brings the energy of a fresh start, new incorporations, restructured businesses, renewed ambitions. May is where that ambition meets reality. The May 2026 UK business insights from DataGardener reveal a landscape that is measured, active, and increasingly data-driven. Company Formations Remain Resilient Over 71,100 companies were incorporated in May 2026, a slight dip from April's 72,300 but a figure that still signals strong entrepreneurial confidence. Businesses are not retreating, they are building with purpose. London led all regions with nearly 25,000 new incorporations, followed by the South East and North West. Even smaller regions like Wales and Northern Ireland maintained steady participation, pointing to a nationally distributed momentum. Dissolut...
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   UK Contract Finder | Find Public Sector Opportunities Efficiently UK Contract Finder: A Smarter Way to Discover Public Sector Opportunities For businesses looking to grow through government and public sector opportunities, staying informed about available contracts is essential. The UK contract finder provides an efficient way to identify relevant opportunities and simplify the procurement search process. Public sector contracts can create long-term business growth, but finding the right opportunities at the right time often becomes challenging. Businesses need reliable access to procurement data, insights, and contract information to remain competitive. This is where a dedicated solution becomes valuable. What is UK Contract Finder? The UK contract finder is designed to help businesses discover public procurement opportunities across different industries and sectors in the United Kingdom. Instead of manually searching through multiple sources, companies can access cont...
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   Procurement Intelligence: How UK Teams Are Making Smarter Supplier Decisions Why Procurement Intelligence Is No Longer Optional for UK Organisations Modern procurement is under more scrutiny than ever. With rising ESG expectations, the Procurement Act 2023, and growing pressure to demonstrate social value, UK procurement teams can no longer afford to manage their supplier base through spreadsheets and guesswork. The answer lies in smarter, data-driven decision-making  and that starts with procurement intelligence . What Is Procurement Intelligence? Procurement intelligence refers to the use of real-time data and analytical tools to gain a complete, accurate picture of your supplier base. It goes far beyond knowing who your suppliers are. It means understanding their financial risk, ownership profile, diversity status, operational standing, and how your spend is distributed across all of these dimensions. Without this visibility, organisations risk concentrating budge...
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