The Government and the financial advice industry must work more closely together if there is to be any hope of reviving the UK’s savings culture, according to the CEO of the world’s largest independent financial advisory firm.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Government suppliers face greater scrutiny
Pressure placed on public sector contractors to maintain a high level of performance indicates the high stakes of being a Government supplier.
Apprenticeships programme continues to grow
New statistics published today show a continued increase in the number of people starting an apprenticeship.
Strong growth in financial services but sentiment weakens
Financial services business volumes and income both grew strongly in the three months to June, but firms say they are less optimistic about their business situation than in the last quarter.
Entrepreneurs choosing to buy small businesses rather than leave cash in the bank
According to a survey UK entrepreneurs are choosing to buy and invest in small businesses rather than leave cash in the bank.
Business Insolvencies In May Remain Stable
According to the latest Business Insolvency Index 1,841 firms (0.09 per cent of the total business population) failed during May – the same rate as in May 2011, and a slight increase from the April 2012 figures.
Businesses wary of investing in HD video conferencing
More companies than ever are looking at using HD quality video conferencing, according to research carried out by Virgin Media Business. However, concerns around the capabilities of current laptops and PCs (80 per cent) are holding them back from investing in the technology.
The Entrepreneur Festival 2012 Launches in London
HRH The Duke of York was among the VIP guests at the London launch of MADE: The Entrepreneur Festival last night at ‘The Gherkin’, in the City of London.
Bosses not motivated by money
A new report offering a fresh glimpse inside UK businesses reveals that one in ten bosses earn more than £250,000 a year in basic salary, but half still insist they are underpaid.
Government strengthens reporting framework for directors’ pay
The Government today published draft regulations determining what companies must disclose in pay reports.
what makes workers ‘go extra the mile’?
A report published by HR consultancy ETS reveals what makes workers want to ‘go the extra mile’ for their employers.
Olympics, business and the UK economy
Stephen Archer, Business Analyst and director of UK business consultancy, Spring Partnerships talks about how the Olympics will impact British businesses and the UK economy.
Creating the Best of British Business from the UK armed forces
One of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs has teamed up with a London-based military charity to urge companies of all shapes and sizes in London to share their skills and expertise with armed forces heroes and their spouses to help them set up in business.
The magic million
New research from Prudential has revealed that the average UK worker will
have earned £1 million by the time they are 56 years, nine months and three
weeks old.
Venture capital targeted
Securing overseas investment into UK start-ups and venture funds is the objective of a partnership agreement being signed between UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and the British Venture Capital Association (BVCA).
