News from X-Forces Enterprise
The latest news stories from X-Forces Enterprise are published here.
For all media enquiries relating to business ownership in the Armed Forces community, and the case study stories of our beneficiaries across the UK, please contact our Communications Team on marketing@x-forces.com.
£4m Delivered To Military Entrepreneurs Over Last Year
Ahead of Armed Forces Day, Start Up Loans and X-Forces Enterprise announce over £4m worth of loans has been delivered to members of the Armed
Career Compass: Navigate Your Next Chapter With Confidence & Purpose
Transitioning from the Armed Forces into civilian life is a journey that many find daunting, confusing, even overwhelming. Whether you’re just leaving, have been out
Strategic Defence Review 2025: What It Means for Our Community
The UK Government’s Strategic Defence Review 2025 outlines a powerful vision where innovation, small business, and community engagement sit within Defence strategy. For X-Forces Enterprise
From Surgical Robotics to the Zest of the Kitchen
Edinburgh-based Jamie Cleland – Founder of Big Jim’s Kitchen – produces the world’s only Scottish Whisky barrel aged hot sauces… Jamie’s self-stated mission is to
Decoding Op VALOUR: A New Chapter in Veteran Support
Op VALOUR is a new £50 million UK Government-backed initiative aimed at creating a UK-wide veteran support network. The goal of Op VALOUR is to
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: Strength in Community
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (12–18 May) focuses on a subject that resonates deeply with us and particularly with two powerful pillars of UK
2025: A Moment to Remember, A Legacy to Cherish
Eighty years. A lifetime for many, and yet a heartbeat in the grand annals of history. This week, we mark the 80th anniversary of VE
Pull the Pin: Celebrating Life’s Journey
Pull The Pin Spirits is a premium spirit brand founded by Tom Foster, a former Army Commando, whose transition from military service to distillation is
Calling Tri-Service Spouses & Partners!
X-Forces Enterprise (XFE) is excited to host our popular 3-day training course designed exclusively for Tri-Service Spouses & Partners, of serving personnel, reservists, and veterans,
Thinking of Investing in a Franchise? Here’s What You Need to Know
Franchising can be a fantastic route into business ownership — offering the advantage of a proven model, brand recognition, and ongoing support. But it’s
The Month of the Military Child 2025
April marks the start of the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognise and celebrate the incredible resilience, strength, and contributions of children
Meet the Veteran Spreading Good ‘Carma’
Co-Founder of Carma, Jim Holland, swapped the Navy for Nature and now empowers companies to make an environmental impact while creating employment pathways for
Unlocking Opportunities: A High-Impact Steering Group Meeting and Minister Al Carns MP
On 5th March, X-Forces Enterprise hosted their Big Business supporting Small Business Steering Group that meets three times a year and now in
Ensuring Veteran-Led SMEs Benefit from Defence Investment
Increased defence spending is big news at the moment and will continue to be for a few years yet! So let’s ensure the Armed Forces
Start-Up and Grow: Funding the Right Way
Starting and growing a business is an exciting but challenging journey, one that requires careful planning, strategic decision-making, and, crucially, the right funding. X-Forces Enterprise
