MEDIA

STEVE REGULARLY CONTRIBUTES TO THE MEDIA, IN INTERVIEWS AND OPINION PIECES.
BELOW ARE SOME RECENT HIGHLIGHTS.

Requests for interviews should be directed to SR@steverigby.com.

Dave Hawkins // Made by Dave 2/9/26 Dave Hawkins // Made by Dave 2/9/26

The Times: UK needs next gear to bridge the artificial intelligence skills gap

February 2026: Steve writes in The Times that the UK must shift into “next gear” on training and education if it’s going to close the widening artificial intelligence skills gap so that businesses can harness AI effectively and stay competitive.

Dave Hawkins // Made by Dave 11/27/25 Dave Hawkins // Made by Dave 11/27/25

Radio 5 Live Wake up to Money: Steve discusses the impact of the Budget on business

November 2025: Steve discusses the Budget, arguing that despite the scale of the tax measures announced, the Budget has helped restore a sense of confidence among businesses after weeks of uncertainty.

Dave Hawkins // Made by Dave 11/25/25 Dave Hawkins // Made by Dave 11/25/25

TheBusinessDesk: The AI train has left the station

November 2025: Steve spoke to TheBusinessDesk.com outlining how businesses in the UK now face a critical choice about how fast they want to embrace AI. What once seemed optional is increasingly urgent, and companies that hesitate risk being left behind as AI becomes the backbone of competitive infrastructure.

Dave Hawkins // Made by Dave 11/16/25 Dave Hawkins // Made by Dave 11/16/25

BBC Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg: Steve provides a business perspective on current events

November 2025: Steve joins leading commentators to discuss the week’s biggest stories, offering a business perspective on the UK Government’s recent announcements on tax and immigration, as well as the upcoming Budget.

Dave Hawkins // Made by Dave 7/21/25 Dave Hawkins // Made by Dave 7/21/25

New research: Startup accelerator overhaul needed to supercharge Britain’s firms

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.

Dave Hawkins // Made by Dave 7/3/24 Dave Hawkins // Made by Dave 7/3/24

Authority Magazine: Steve Rigby of Rigby Group On 5 Things You Need To Run A Highly Successful Family Business

July 2024: Steve shares his advice for CEOs, emphasizing the importance of integrity, compassion for colleagues, and making bold decisions.

Dave Hawkins // Made by Dave 6/27/24 Dave Hawkins // Made by Dave 6/27/24

The Times: Team GB's race to success has lessons for the private sector

June 2024: Steve’s opinion piece in The Times argues that the private business sector can learn from the successes of British Olympians, highlighting the importance of identifying our strengths and investing resources, so businesses can thrive.