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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has launched a new initiative to unlock innovation and business growth across the UK, connecting leading CEOs as part of the country’s growth strategy.

Government launches Business Connect to unlock UK innovation and business growth

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has launched a new initiative to unlock innovation and business growth across the UK, connecting leading CEOs as part of the country’s growth strategy.

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Prezzo to close 46 loss-making restaurants placing 810 jobs at risk

24 April 202324 April 2023 News Business Matters 0 Comments

Prezzo has said it is to close 46 loss-making restaurants as it struggles with soaring energy and food costs.

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SME loans fall by £14bn in last year with more pain on the way

24 April 2023 News Business Matters 0 Comments

Outstanding bank loans to SME’s in the UK fell by £14bn in the year to March with concerns that this figure could fall further due to March’s banking turmoil and mooted regulatory changes.

The average house price in Britain has surged above £350,000 for the first time ever as buyer demand outstrips the amount of homes on sale.

First-time buyer homes hit record £225,000, Rightmove finds

24 April 2023 News Business Matters 0 Comments

The price of a home for a first-time buyer has reached a record £224,963 this month, despite more muted conditions elsewhere in the housing market, according to Rightmove.

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Rishi Sunak starts charm offensive with big business to kick-start economic growth

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Rishi Sunak will launch a charm offensive with business today as he seeks to repair relations and kick-start economic growth.

Some of Britain's biggest companies are scrambling to fill the void left by the crisis at the CBI as they consider backing a new body BizUK

Britain’s biggest companies consider backing new ‘CBI replacement’ body to shape Conservative and Labour election manifesto’s

22 April 202322 April 2023 News Business Matters 0 Comments

Some of Britain’s biggest companies are this weekend scrambling to fill the void left by the crisis at the CBI as they consider backing a new body being set up after talks with Conservative and Labour officials.

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UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch loses bid to block US extradition

21 April 202321 April 2023 Legal, News Business Matters 0 Comments

UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch lost his bid to appeal his extradition to the US to face criminal charges over the Hewlett Packard sale.

Sky Sports tennis presenter has lost an IR35 tax case against HMRC on a technicality.

Sky Sports presenter loses IR35 appeal in latest high profile case brought by HMRC

21 April 202321 April 2023 Finance, News Business Matters 0 Comments

Sky Sports tennis presenter has lost an IR35 tax case against HMRC on a technicality.

The UK’s shrinking and ageing population is limiting economic growth, with “outdated and static” working practices, MPs have warned.

Shrinking workforce limiting UK economic growth, MPs warn

21 April 2023 News Business Matters 0 Comments

The UK’s shrinking and ageing population is limiting economic growth, with “outdated and static” working practices, MPs have warned.

Extinction Rebellion has promised to avoid disrupting the London Marathon as it prepares for “40,000 to 50,000” activists to protest in the capital while the race is on.

Extinction Rebellion ‘expects up to 50,000 protesters’ on day of London Marathon

21 April 2023 News Business Matters 0 Comments

Extinction Rebellion has promised to avoid disrupting the London Marathon as it prepares for “40,000 to 50,000” activists to protest in the capital while the race is on.

Rishi Sunak will be told by business leaders today to increase migration to tackle “vast” labour shortages and avoid a “dormant economic decade”.

Business group CBI reports new ‘criminal offence’ to police

21 April 2023 News Business Matters 0 Comments

Business group giant the CBI says it has handed over additional information about what it describes as a serious criminal offence to the police.

What do Beyoncé and Cristiano Ronaldo have in common? As of today, they are no longer verified on Twitter.

Ticked off: Beyoncé and Ronaldo among those to lose Twitter blue check in purge

21 April 2023 News, Technology Business Matters 0 Comments

What do Beyoncé and Cristiano Ronaldo have in common? As of today, they are no longer verified on Twitter.

UK retail sales fell by 0.9% between February and March with shops blaming wet weather for fewer shoppers.

Rainfall washes out retail sales in March

21 April 2023 News Business Matters 0 Comments

UK retail sales fell by 0.9% between February and March with shops blaming wet weather for fewer shoppers.

Facebook groups offering fake reviews on the likes of Amazon, Google and Trustpilot are persistent despite regulators’ demands that tech platforms do more to tackle the issue, according to an investigation by a consumer group.

Trade in fake reviews still ‘thriving’ on Facebook, says Which?

21 April 2023 News Business Matters 0 Comments

Facebook groups offering fake reviews on the likes of Amazon, Google and Trustpilot are persistent despite regulators’ demands that tech platforms do more to tackle the issue, according to an investigation by a consumer group.

The 3D printed nutrient gummy brand have received the first ever King’s award in the ‘Innovation’ category.

3D printed nutrient gummy brand Rem3dy Health honoured with King’s Award for Enterprise

21 April 202321 April 2023 News Business Matters 0 Comments

The 3D printed nutrient gummy brand have received the first ever King’s award in the ‘Innovation’ category.

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