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Following today’s news of Nick Clegg’s proposed tax plans, strong concerns have been raised about how such an introduction could impact upon the country’s emerging entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Amidst Rising Student Debts and Falling Graduate Employment Rates, Ambitious Young People Are Questioning Whether University is Still the Best Choice for Them

Thousands of unemployed young people in London will be barred from receiving benefits unless they sign up for unpaid work in a pilot scheme launched this week.

A new breed of social media savvy SMEs is emerging in the UK, as businesses turn to alternative media channels to engage old customers and bring in new ones.

Results of a new study show that retail employees are happier with their compensation, manager and job security than peers in other industries.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is examining the Clydesdale Bank’s “tailored business loans” to determine whether they escape regulation as a derivative.

workshops help employers navigate changes in regulation relating to performance management, unfair dismissals and employment tribunals

More people were considering setting up a business last year, than any time in the past ten years, according to an authoritative report.

StartUp High Street, the retail element of the StartUp Britain campaign was created to give new British brands the opportunity to get their products onto the High Street, now with the launch of their PitchUp strand you can get your goods stocked by John Lewis

With co-operatives continuing to enjoy a renaissance in spite of the current economic climate, Co-operatives UK has today launched the final phase of its online support service to assist business advisors

A new study looking into the success rate of businesses applying for external funding has found as many as nearly one in three firms have been unable to secure finance in the past 12 months, with just nine per cent receiving the amount of funding they applied for.

A steep increase in adoption of cloud-based services such as KashFlow accounting software indicates a rise in remote working since the Olympics arrived in London.

The Government today highlights its proposals for the ground breaking midata programme, as part of its ongoing consultation and progress review which sets out measures to provide it with a legal framework.

Small businesses continue to be one of the main areas of the economy most affected by the economic downturn in the UK. However, despite the signs that SMEs are struggling, there is considerable dispute over business insolvency figures at present.