Empowering the Next Generation of UK Entrepreneurs at the House of Commons

On 10th November 2025, Signature Concierge proudly sponsored a landmark event at the House of Commons for the Young Entrepreneurship Programme, hosted by Lord Iain McNicol on behalf of ZIYX.

The event brought together leaders from government, finance, education, and industry, all committed to opening the door to entrepreneurship for young people across the UK.

The Terrace Pavilion reached full capacity with standing room only, reflecting the national appetite for collaboration and change. Guests included parliamentarians, banks, payment firms, education bodies, and social mobility organisations who expressed a strong desire to co develop initiatives that support the next generation of entrepreneurs.

The need for change

The discussion focused on the challenges young people face:

• Around 790,000 young people in the UK are currently NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training).
• Graduate vacancies have fallen by more than 30 percent.
• While 60 percent of young people want to start a business, fewer than 1 in 10 do.

Globally, 60 percent of people aspire to start a business, yet fewer than 4.5 percent achieve this.

These figures highlight the urgent need to make entrepreneurship accessible, understood, and achievable.

Introducing a new approach with ZIYX

A key focus of the event was the work of ZIYX, the world’s first visual language business platform. ZIYX uses digital game based learning combined with Agentic AI to help young people develop confidence, financial literacy, and real world business skills.

ZIYX offers:

• Personalised AI guidance to support decision making
• Mini games that teach practical business and financial skills
• White label opportunities for local authorities, colleges, charities and universities
• A psychology informed approach designed for young people who may lack support

• Visual and kinaesthetic learning tools that help simplify complex topics

The platform is free for users, which removes cost barriers and widens access.

Insights from the day

Speakers included:

• Lord Iain McNicol, highlighting the importance of fair access to entrepreneurship
• Olivia Larkin from the City of London Corporation, addressing the UK skills gap
• Dave Eaton, Labour in the City, calling for future fintech leaders
• Shaun May, NatWest, sharing his entrepreneurial journey and support for SME development
• Cherriss Manzi, Founder and CEO of ZIYX, delivering a powerful keynote about the future of work, education, and opportunity

Our Role as Signature Concierge

As part of White Label Resources, Signature Concierge is proud to have supported ZIYX from its formation.

We provided corporate governance and business services that helped the platform grow into a national movement for inclusive entrepreneurship.

Our joined up approach across accountancy, finance, law, protection, and business advisory services ensures that entrepreneurs receive clear, coordinated support.

We believe that running a business is more complex than ever, and our goal is to simplify the journey so business owners can focus on growth with confidence.

What happens next

The event marks the start of a wider national mission. ZIYX and its partners are now working across three areas:

• Policy and Government Engagement
• Education and Skills Partnerships
• Corporate and Industry Collaboration

This collective effort aims to build a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem that creates opportunities for young people in every community.

Join the movement

We invite partners, educators, organisations, and supporters to join us in taking this mission forward.

For those who attended the event, thank you for being part of this moment. The conversation began at the House of Commons, and it continues with you.