Jobelss rate dips below 7pc for the first time in five years, signalling a new stance for monetary policy, while wage growth finally keeps pace with inflation
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Staff do £35bn of ‘free’ work every year
Copying the French ban on work calls and emails outside of office hours would deprive the finance and professional sectors of billions’ worth of effort.
New research reveals disconnect between infrastructure needs and public concern
The public need to be convinced that tough choices on upgrading national infrastructure are necessary, according to a new poll of more than 1000 members of the public by Ipsos MORI for the CBI.
Wage rises to outstrip inflation
Figures out this week to give ammunition to Chancellor disputing Labour’s ‘cost of living crisis’
Finance Minister John Swinney MSP welcomes young entrepreneurs to Scotland
Thirty talented young entrepreneurs descended on the banks of Loch Lomond to conclude their year-long Legacy Programme set up to build better, more sustainable businesses in Scotland.
Personality Trumps Skill in Search for Talent
Recent research shows that personality beats competency in the hiring process.
London’s Lord Mayor calls for businesses to help strengthen charities
The Lord Mayor of London has called for a revolution in business volunteering to help strengthen the infrastructure of charities.
Luxury maternity fashion retailer quadruples profit on the success of the ‘Kate effect’
Luxury maternity fashion retailer Seraphine has quadrupled profit and increased turnover by 60pc after the ‘Kate effect’ took hold of the population.
SME lender Aldermore Bank boasts record year
Aldermore Bank, the specialist SME Bank has announced its full year audited results for 2013, boasting a staggering 64 per cent increase on its gross lending year-on-year, extending to £3.4 billion, as it continues to champion SMEs and homeowners in the UK.
“Change your website or face cancellation nightmares,” lawyers warn retailers
With the online share of the retail market rapidly approaching the 20 per cent mark, legal experts have issued a stark warning to every business selling through the Internet: you have until 13th June to make important changes to your website and your acknowledgement emails… or face potential cancellation nightmares.
Loans of up to £2m on offer to Welsh firms
A new £20 million fund to give Welsh SMEs with the backing they need to bid for larger contracts has been announced by Economy Minister, Edwina Hart.
Duke of York & Nominet launch scheme to support young tech entrepreneurs
An award scheme that aims to support young people to develop their digital and entrepreneurial skills has been launched by the Duke of York and the Nominet Trust.
SMEs Not Learning From Larger Firms' Auto-Enrolment Mistakes
Over a one third of UK companies that have already introduced the Government’s auto-enrolment pension rules would have approached it differently if they had the chance again – according to a new report by national law firm, Irwin Mitchell.
Steady growth continues in financial services
Financial services firms’ business volumes continued to grow at a steady pace in the three months to March and investment intentions and optimism firmed, according to the latest CBI/PwC survey.
Chancellor launches consultation on measures to help small business lending
Consultation on measures to help SMEs who have been rejected for a business loan, launched by Chancellor.
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