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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Give firms the freedom to sack unproductive staff says report
Britain’s “terrible” employment laws are undermining economic growth and should be overhauled, according to a report commissioned by David Cameron which has been conducted by venture capitalist Adrian Beecroft.
Cash-rich SMEs afraid to grow
Research published today shows that almost half of UK Small and medium sized businesses are holding on to investable cash not needed in their day-to-day operations.
Manufacturers urged to celebrate & show we ‘Make it in Great Britain’
A call has gone out today to Britain’s business community asking them to champion UK manufacturing and show the best of British industry throughout 2012.
Government says help for manufacturers could generate £1.5bn growth and create 23,000 jobs
A new nationally operated Manufacturing Advisory Service will focus on helping small and medium sized manufacturers to grow, Business Minister Mark Prisk announced today.
North East businesses recognised as ‘Home Grown Champions’ in 2011
The annual Barclays Business Regional Impact Index has revealed which regions in Britain benefit most from the contributions of their small businesses and crucially, the role they are playing in boosting recovery across the country.
Rules to save millions in reporting & accountancy fees proposed
More than 100 thousand UK businesses could save in excess of £600 million in accountancy and administration costs every year under proposals to reduce financial reporting requirements, published by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills today.
Leading entrepreneurs call for an SME Manifesto of bolder measures
The London Entrepeneurial Exchange, the Voice of UK entrepreneurs warns that initiatives announced so far are not enough and demanded targeted action to help small business.
European Commission report says economic climate threatening SME performance
The European Commission has presented its 2010 small and medium-sized enterprises report “Are EU SMEs recovering from the crisis?” and it is positive reading from a UK perspective.
Government announces huge investment in e-infrastructure
Today the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has announced a £145 million boost to improve Britain’s e-infrastructure.
Government urges businesses to tackle employment red tape
Businesses have today been called upon by ministers to help tackle employment related law, bureaucracy and red tape in the latest phase of the Employment Law Review.
Business insolvency rate in the UK hits 5 month low
There is very positive news out today as the latest Insolvency Index, from business risk specialists Experian, has revealed that the rate of insolvencies dropped to 0.08 per cent in August, its lowest point since February.
Ed Balls is hardly a worry to the opposition is he?
This morning it seemed pretty much impossible to escape from sound bites of Ed Balls trying to up his stock. It was hard to see what his tactic was, apart from alienating whatever part of the electorate that hasn’t already figured out that he doesn’t have a clue what he’s doing.
Prime Minister launches campaign to put Great back into Britain in 2012
The Prime Minister has vowed to defy the economic downturn and predictions of tourism displacement around the Olympics by announcing a £1bn boost in Games-related business.
Google set to help Britain’s small businesses grow
Google is helping with a scheme to help Britain’s small businesses grow online, starting with firms in Liverpool.
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