The construction industry in the UK is set for a boost of up to £150 million over the next five years to help reduce construction times, improve quality and make buildings more efficient.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Porn on the rise in the workplace
The number of employees caught looking at pornography in the workplace has soared according to figures released by employment law firm Peninsula Business Services.
Shopping centres and out-of-town retail parks hit harder than high streets
Shopping centres have highest proportion of empty shops, while out-of-town retail parks are declining the fastest
UK on mend with ‘game changing’ year for jobs
Britain will end the year with its strongest rate of jobs growth since 2007, as private sector hiring provides Chancellor George Osborne with more evidence that the economy is healing.
Bibby Financial Services launches new funding solution for SMEs
Specialist SME funding provider, Bibby Financial Services, today launches a new finance solution to provide much needed cash flow to the growing number of small and micro-businesses in the UK.
£125,000 prize for gaming start-ups
Technology heavyweights Google, Intel and Sony have pledged £125,000 to a new initiative to help young gaming companies.
Deputy Prime Minister Urges Business To Prepare Bids For Regional Growth
Businesses across England were urged to get ready to apply for funding from the next round of the Regional Growth Fund today as the Deputy Prime Minister announced that Round 5 will formally open in October.
Mis-selling redress could be too little too late
The delay in the FCA’s review of the interest rate swap mis-selling scandal is having a severe impact on small businesses, experts have warned.
Changes To TUPE Rules Cut Red Tape For Business
Employers and staff in a business which is changing owner will find the process of the transfer easier, fairer and more effective through reforms announced today by Employment Relations Minister Jo Swinson
Four in ten BYOD owners have no security on devices
More than four in ten ‘bring your own device’ owners are potentially putting sensitive and private company information at risk because their smartphones are completely unsecure, according to the business gadgets insurer Protect Your Bubble.
High stress amongst UK freelancers and SMEs
Freelancers should be aware of working pressures as they return to work from the summer holiday season, following research announced today by Crunch Accounting.
Cambridge & Counties Bank releases £100M to SMEs & becomes profitable in first year
Banking newcomer Cambridge & Counties could teach the established institutions a thing or two it seems as they have announced they have reached profitability for the first time since launching in June 2012.
British workers rely on hobbies for extra income
A cross between Kirsty Allsopp and Dolly Parton – a new breed of entreprenur is juggling a nine-to-five job with their hobby-turned-creative business.
British small businesses adopt the “worliday” mentality
Nearly two thirds of British small business owners are likely to use their mobile devices for work purposes when off work, according to the UK’s market leader in online accounting.
Direct Lending Scheme Launched To Support UK Exporters
A new lending scheme will help overseas buyers purchase the goods of UK exporters.
