These are the top stories making the headlines across The Business Magazine website today:

Corporate advisers survey shows continued rise in SME confidence

A recent survey by alternative lender Thincats, which gathered insights from over 100 leading debt advisors, indicates that confidence among UK lower mid-market companies is on the rise, showing a positive trend in market activity over the past six months despite previous challenges.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/corporate-finance/corporate-advisers-survey-shows-continued-rise-in-sme-confidence/ 

South East Water to invest £2.3bn in works over next 50 years

South East Water has announced a £2.3 billion investment over the next 50 years to secure drinking water supplies in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire, focusing on leak reduction, water efficiency, new reservoirs, desalination, water recycling facilities, and an extensive pipe network.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/property/south-east-water-to-invest-2-3bn-in-works-over-next-50-years/ 

NATS and Altitude Angel bring drone approval service to Southampton Airport

Southampton Airport has introduced a rapid digital flight approval program for drone operators, spearheaded by air traffic control provider NATS and Altitude Angel, reducing clearance times from over two weeks to just minutes.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/technology-innovation/nats-and-altitude-angel-bring-drone-approval-service-to-southampton-airport/