October 2025: Talking at Birmingham Tech Week, Steve emphasised the opportunities AI presents smaller businesses. He described how SMEs have the agility to pivot fast, allowing them to out-pace larger businesses with AI adoption.

October 2025: Steve writes in The Times that the current AI boom shouldn’t be feared as a speculative bubble but embraced as a driver of progress, just as past frenzies around railways and the Internet laid the groundwork for lasting innovation. While many ventures will fail, he argues, their legacy will mark the beginning of the next technological era, not its collapse.

September 2025: Steve talks to the Today programme about the upcoming Budget, following his meeting with the Prime Minister, Chancellor and other ministers. He welcomed the Government acknowledging the crucial role of business in driving the economy and reassurances that business taxes won’t be targeted in the Budget, while warning that any new tax pressures could hinder growth.

September 2025: Steve authors a piece for The Times arguing that the forthcoming Budget must begin to ease the pressure on businesses. He highlights that many business leaders believe the increasing burdens on their firms serve as a smokescreen to avoid tougher decisions on spending, personal tax, and pensions.

September 2025: Steve contributes to a piece in The Times highlighting the pressures facing UK businesses as they prepare for the upcoming budget, and cautions against further tax burdens following recent inheritance tax changes.

July 2025: Steve writes in The Times, discussing how UK businesses can adapt and harness AI for growth.

July 2025: New research from The Entrepreneurs Network (TEN), commissioned by Steve Rigby – Full Speed Ahead – urges the UK Government to establish clear programme standards and classifications for startup support schemes, such as accelerators and incubators.

July 2025: Steve writes in City AM, discussing the UK Government’s tax policy and the potentially damaging implications of bringing in a wealth tax.

June 2025: Steve shares his response to the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy and what it will mean for economic growth.

June 2025: Steve speaks to the Today Programme, to provide a business perspective on the UK government's Spending Review.

June 2025: Steve Rigby joined an expert judging panel at London Tech Week to name Unhubs as the winner of this year’s OnetoWin Rising Stars final.

June 2025: Steve speaks to ITV journalists from the FBUK Annual Conference, discussing the devastating real-world impact of tax changes on family-run businesses.

May 2025: In the Sunday Times, Steve explores what makes an entrepreneur, not just starting a business, but growing it and achieving lasting success. He offers insights into how the UK can better foster and support entrepreneurial talent.

April 2025: Steve speaks with Blick Rothenberg’s CEO, Nimesh Shah, and Client Partner Malli Kini, to discuss the implications of the 2024 Autumn Budget on the business community. They explore how changes to Business Property Relief are reshaping the tax landscape, prompting family businesses to rethink succession planning and prepare for long-term impact.

April 2025: Steve joins Marc Sumner on the IT Channel’s podcast Channel Chat to discuss running a successful family business, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, the evolving world of tech, and what drives him.

April 2025: Steve is interviewed for a profile piece in City A.M., which examines his career and the current business landscape.

April 2025: Steve speaks to Laura Kuenssberg, sharing his response to the US tariffs after meeting with other business leaders and the Prime Minister at No. 10. Steve underlines the need for a calm and considered response from both the UK and the EU.

April 2025: Following his meeting with the Prime Minister, Steve shares his insights on the impact of US tariffs for UK businesses. He highlights the need for a well-planned and robust response to safeguard businesses from the potential fallout.

April 2025: Steve Rigby, was among 17 business leaders invited to Downing Street for a high-level meeting with the Prime Minister, following the announcement of new US tariffs by President Trump.

March 2025: Steve discusses his reaction to the Spring Statement and the expected impact on UK businesses, including his concerns for small and medium-sized firms and his hopes for economic growth.