Rachel Reeves delivers her second major financial statement today, following October's controversial budget that sent shocks through the UK business community, largely due to increased employer NI contributions.

Despite the headlines around rising costs and squeezed margins, our data at Honch reveals that significant growth is still happening. While there's natural seasonal variation - like the dip in December (493 companies growing) and a strong rebound in January (1,942 companies) - the overall trend shows companies quietly and confidently adapting to economic challenges.

The high-growth 400:

Honch has tracked 400 companies regularly expanding their operations each month over the last 6 months, including:

• Workdry International
• HG Capital
• Deel
• Kerv
• Forseven

‍At Honch, we identify growing companies early, tracking signals like headcount increases and international expansion. If you want to pinpoint growth opportunities and connect with the right buyers, let’s talk.