The Institute of Directors has slammed plans by Labour to scrap the current employment tribunal system
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Entries open for the 2015 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards
Tech heroines urged to enter as two new categories introduced
Are you working with a psychopath?
New research shows there could be increased numbers of psychopaths in senior managerial positions and high levels of business
Karren Brady shares her expertise at small businesses awards
Karren Brady shares her expertise with some of UK’s most successful small firms at the Nectar Business Small Business Awards.
Skills Shortage in the Capital
Nearly half of London’s businesses say there is a skills shortage current in the capital, according to the latest CBI/KPMG London Business Survey.
James Caan’s Recruitment Entrepreneur Company Set To Continue Investing Spree
One time dragon offering recruiters the chance to go from biller to boss
FSB Says Local Enterprise Partnerships Must Engage More With Small Businesses
A new report published today by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) calls on Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to place small businesses at the heart of their plans for local economic growth.
Independent Scotland could not keep pound and join EU
Olli Rehn, a top European official, says an independent Scotland would not be able to keep the pound and join the European Union
Chancellor Opens New Hub for Small Business
Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has officially opened Havelock Place – a £7 million regeneration project in Hastings and a new office location for businesses in the region funded by the government’s Growing Places Fund.
Winchester: The self-employed capital of the UK
A study of the UK’s 50 largest cities has revealed that Winchester is the self-employed capital of the country.
Businesses Reluctant to Export Despite Renewed Confidence
UK mid-sized businesses are being too conservative in their export ambitions and are not considering key growth markets overseas, even though they are aware of the benefits, new research from Lloyds Bank shows.
Startup Institute signs instructors from Yelp and Twitter for inaugural London course
Startup Institute, the career accelerator for people looking to work in startups or early-stage technology companies, today announces that it has instructors from Yelp, Twitter and citysocializer on board.
Video Games Companies to Begin Claiming Tax Relief
Video games companies across the UK will be able to begin claiming tax relief on their production costs, as the government’s cultural regulations come into force.
Company car drivers more likely to speed
Nearly 90 per cent of British company car drivers admit to regularly exceeding the speed limit on motorways, compared to two thirds of private motorists.
Bank of England denies Scottish currency talks
Central bank rejects claim from Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney that ‘technical discussions’ have taken place
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