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LSE warns Brexit damages UK’s competitiveness, reduces productivity and lowers Brits’ real wages
A new bombshell study said this morning that Brexit has damaged Britain’s competitiveness, reducing productivity and lowering workers’ real wages in the years ahead.
Getting into business: 3 of the most common questions
Starting a business can be a gamble if you’re unprepared. You may not have a business mentor to support you from the beginning of your journey as a business owner
Is working overtime the norm as UK workers agree it is
A staggering 87 per cent of workers are working longer hours than they are contracted to, with most agreeing they have found themselves doing more when working from home according to recent research.
Banking battle for customers heats up as Nationwide introduces 5 per cent interest rate
The battle for customers is increasingly heating up in the UK banking scene with one major current account provider now offering 5 per cent interest on balances up to £1,500 for the first 12 months .
Small businesses frustrated as suppliers still blame poor customer service on pandemic
A new study of small business owners has revealed that poor customer service from suppliers is hampering their ability to focus on rising costs and inflation.
£25,000 business grant launched to help small businesses owners battle economic climate
Simply Business, one of the UK’s largest providers of small business insurance, today announces the launch of its annual £25,000 Business Boost grant.
Relationships among SME owners last 5 times longer than national average
A new study has revealed that couples who make pay together, stay together, with research revealing that relationships among those who either currently run, or have run, a small company with their partner last 5 times longer than the national average.
UK jobseekers say hybrid working now as important as financial benefits
Job seekers now view hybrid working as a pre-requisite for new roles, with a new study revealing it is now as important as other financial benefits
Brexit offers opportunity to unlock City’s potential, MPs say
Brexit offers an opportunity for lawmakers to throw off the shackles of legacy EU regulation that has held back the City
The journey to B-Corp
This is the second in a three-part editorial series where Will Brookes, CEO at Raconteur, will document the company’s quest to certify as a B-Corp
Chanel handbags lead the way in alternative investments
Jettison the Jackson Pollocks, chuck out the Château Latour and find more space in your collection of high-value, high-status items for Chanel handbags and Rolex watches.
Starting your companies carbon reduction process
We are all aware that something needs to be done to reduce our carbon footprint, but many of us have no idea where to start.
4 ways a travel team can reduce travel admin stress
Travel sells itself. It’s in our human nature to connect with others, especially after being locked down during a pandemic.
Retaining women in the workforce: Overcoming challenges facing employers
Resignation rates remain high with many root causes for why women may be leaving their employer or workforce altogether
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