UK businesses operating apprenticeship schemes are set to increase the amount of apprentices they employ before the summer.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Obsolete red tape to be scrapped within retail and manufacturing sector
Consumers, retailers and manufacturers will soon be freed from outdated red tape currently in force, Consumer Minister Norman Lamb announced today.
SMEs win national awards for internships
Six SMEs have received prestigious awards for their internship schemes as the National Council for Work Experience (NCWE) reveals its 2012 award winners
Germany must let bailout fund grow
European leaders urge Germany to agree to boost the bail-out fund this week amid fears that markets will turn against Spain, Ireland and Portugal without urgent support.
Cable backs SMEs to grow as government boosts investment & cuts red tape
Measures to strengthen supply chains and reduce the burden of regulation have been announced by the Business Secretary Vince Cable.
Bosses admit they are overpaid
A new report into life inside Britain’s boardrooms reveals that bosses earn an average of £76,717, only take three quarters of their full annual holiday entitlement and work most weekends. However some still think they are overpaid.
Budget 2012: Entrepreneurs reaction
With The Chancellor describing himself as a ‘Champion for British business’ we ask some of the countries leading entrepreneurs if they agree with him when he said that Budget 2012 would help us ‘earn our place in the world’
The Budget 2012: Business reaction
As George Osborn delivered his third budget he claimed to be the Champion for British business saying that this budget would enable the country to earn its way in the world. We talk to some of the UKs leading support organisations and see if they agree with The Chancellor
The Budget 2012: How it affects business
The Chancellor has announced his third budget. One which he announced would be good for British business and allow the Uk to ‘earn its way in the world.’
EU Commission approves two UK schemes easing SMEs access to credit
The European Commission has approved a UK measure, which aims at reducing the cost of finance for SMEs, until 30 June 2012.
Government approves new £6.19 Minimum Wage Rate
The Government has today accepted the independent Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) recommendations for this year’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates.
The Apprentice 2012 line-up unveiled
Whilst it only seems like a few weeks ago that Tom Pellereau won the last series, after pitching a business aiming to reduce the financial and personal costs of employee back pain through specialist chairs, Lord Sugar has unveiled this year’s 16 candidates
Lord Sugar says banks unfairly attacked for lending
Lord Sugar has defended banks from criticism that they are not doing enough to support and lend to SMEs and entrepreneurs.
Business Minister announces 15,000 business mentors milestone
Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk has announced key milestones in mentoring support for entrepreneurs as the first Global Entrepreneurship Congress to be held in Europe gets underway.
Minister leads call to change late payment culture
Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk is today leading a call for businesses to work together and develop practical solutions in creating better cashflow management systems and changing the culture of late payments.
