Embattled business group the CBI is this week preparing to announce the resumption of events for the first time since it was engulfed by allegations of sexual misconduct.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
UK in danger of losing British tradespeople to jobs abroad
The UK construction industry is experiencing a severe labour shortage, with almost two-thirds of UK trades struggling to fill roles this year, according to new research.
Tens of thousands of people may have been unfairly de-banked, says Treasury minister
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury said that “tens of thousands” of people may have been unfairly de-banked in a scandal appears to encompass the whole banking sector.
Cineworld suspends trading on London Stock Exchange as restructuring plans limp on
Beleaguered Cinema chain Cineworld will suspend its listing on the London Stock Exchange today as it limps on with a restructuring plan to reduce its massive mountain of debt.
London ULEZ expansion legal, High Court rules
The expansion of ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) to outer London boroughs. has been ruled as lawful by the High Court.
House of Fraser owner could close more big shops as department store model ‘broken’
The owner of House of Fraser has said it could close more stores, after shutting eight in the past year and declaring “the department store globally is broken”.
Britain loses 6,000 retail outlets in five years as shops close
Britain has lost 6,000 storefronts in five years, new figures show, with financial pressures forcing shop owners to close their stores and leave cities with undesirable “gap-toothed high streets”.
Business groups welcome plans to speed up planning process for big infrastructure projects
Top business groups have welcomed government plans to speed up the planning process for key infrastructure projects as a “major signal” on green growth.
New Amazon warehouse strike dates mark a year of industrial action
Amazon staff at two Midlands depots have announced new strike dates marking one year of industrial action.
Threads users decline significantly despite initial surge in sign-ups
Despite a dizzying number of initial sign-ups, usage of Threads, Mark Zuckerberg’s answer to Twitter, has declined significantly in recent weeks, according to a new report of by Similarweb, a digital intelligence platform.
62% of hospitality businesses think sector receives less support than other industries
The majority of the UK’s hospitality businesses believe the industry is overlooked by the Government, new research has found.
Government launches £50m Fund with Investors to turbocharge UK as Tech Superpower
The Government has today launched the Research Ventures Catalyst fund, injecting £50 million to bolster cutting-edge research in tech and science.
Tax relief system needs overhaul to prevent abuse, say MPs
Almost £200bn of tax reliefs handed to businesses and individuals each year should come under greater government scrutiny to prevent fraud and abuse, according to an all-party group of MPs.
Companies more confident on hiring, says Recruitment and Employment Confederation
Employers are feeling more confident about their hiring prospects and the state of the economy, in further signs that the labour market is still resisting the pressure of rising interest rates.
NatWest chief treated Nigel Farage with ‘grotesque disrespect’, says David Mellor
NIGEL Farage has been treated with “grotesque disrespect” by NatWest bank, according to former Chief Secretary to the Treasury David Mellor.
