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.

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

Unlock Your Business Growth with the Barclays Eagle Labs Veterans and Spousal Founders Programme
At X-Forces Enterprise (XFE), we understand that entrepreneurship is not just about having a great idea, it’s about having the right support, connections, and tools

Celebrating £32b in Funding and Millions into Employment. British – Business – Bank
These three words – British Business Bank – resonate with everyone who wants to see UK Plc, not just succeed, but be the backbone of

Fuelling Ambition: A Sporting Couple’s Journey to Fitness Nutrition Entrepreneurship
A fitness-focused Royal Signals veteran and her football fanatic wife have taken their passion for sport and nutrition and turned them into a business. The

From Sailor to Success: Amy’s Journey Into Digital Marketing Entrepreneurship
Amy Rawcliffe is the founder and director of Click Marketing, one of the UK’s fastest growing digital marketing agencies supporting UK and international brands. Her

Bah Humbug! – how to avoid it and focus on your wellbeing
At this time of year, many of us are able to look forward to enjoying an extended break, spending quality time with loved ones, and