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Get It Made launches new fund to champion women in innovation
London-based manufacturing specialist, Get It Made, has launched a new 2023 grant to support the potential of women in innovation and to boost the growth of female employment within UK industry.
Digital leaders debate ‘ticking timebomb’ skills crisis in Parliament
Technology industry leaders gathered in the Houses of Parliament last night to discuss the challenges posed by AI, the role of education in equipping young people with digital skills and the worrying lack of diversity in the UK’s talent pipeline.
Unleashing Potential: Improving the employment prospects of autistic people
A startling statistic recently surfaced from the Office for National Statistics – despite 77% of unemployed autistic people being eager to work, only 29% are currently employed.
IoD calls for an industrial strategy focused on innovation
In its latest survey, an overwhelming majority of IoD members favoured the development of a meaningful industrial strategy aimed at defining specific long-term priorities for the UK economy.
Office landlords go green to beat competition
The need to keep pace with competitors is the primary factor motivating office landlords to make sustainability improvements, latest research shows.
FSB launches ‘Sunshine List’ of ideas to empower hospitality firms as tourism season kicks off
Policymakers have a golden opportunity to help small firms make the most of tourism season this summer as the holiday season kicks off, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB.)
Breaking Down UK Inflation: The Impact of Rising Food Prices on Farmers
Food prices in the UK have soared at their fastest rate for almost 45 years, with grocery prices rising by 19.1% in the year to April.
How UK SMEs are Using AI to Drive Business Growth and Stay Competitive
As AI continues to advance, SMEs in the UK are increasingly seeking ways to harness its power to drive business growth and remain competitive in today’s fast-paced market.
American Express Restaurant grant programme returns to help London’s small, independent operators with funding at critical time for sector
Independent restaurant owners across London can apply for a share of almost £70,000 to help grow their business through an American Express-supported grant programme, run by the International Downtown Association (IDA) Foundation in partnership with the Association of Town & City Management (ATCM).
Milestone achievement reached as £1 million worth of unused apprenticeship levy funding unlocked in Oxfordshire
Over £1 million of unused apprenticeship levy has now been secured in levy transfers across Oxfordshire to open the door to new apprenticeship opportunities and talent.
Hybrid workspace operator IWG offers cyclists free access to hundreds of workplace locations
IWG, the world’s largest provider of hybrid working solutions, has announced it is opening its doors to office workers who choose to cycle to work, in celebration of UK Bike Week.
Motivation, Maintenance & Management: Retaining talent throughout 2023
With the phenomenon of ‘quiet quitting’ on the rise and the ability to attract and retain talent being key challenges for employers, it has never been more important for organisations to stand out in how they attract and motivate their staff to be loyal and enthusiastic.
UK SMEs set to increase IT investment in 2023 despite concerns about rising costs
Investment in technology is planned to increase this year in almost half of UK SMEs, despite serious concerns over rising costs according to new Pan European research unveiled today.
Signs of confidence returning to UK’s 5.5m SME’s
There are signs of confidence returning to the UK’s 5.5m small and medium-sized businesses and the lending market they rely on according to iwoca.
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