Workers who sign gagging orders in return for pay-offs from their firms will still be able to report wrongdoing to the police under new proposals.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Government agrees to pay Eurotunnel £33m over Brexit ferry case
The government will pay £33m to Eurotunnel in an agreement to settle a lawsuit over extra ferry services in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Trade secretary Liam Fox admits UK may have ‘no option’ but to delay Brexit
Trade secretary Liam Fox has conceded that the UK may have “no option” but to extend the date on which it leaves the EU, as the government battles to avoid another parliamentary defeat over its Brexit deal.
Government to air TV adverts explaning no-deal Brexit
The head of the civil service has revealed that TV adverts are to be aired to explain the implications of a no-deal Brexit to the public.
Honda employees launch petition to reverse their Swindon plant closure
Honda employees have launched a petition in bid to reverse the Japanese car manufacturer decision to close the Swindon factory.
LK Bennett prepares to call in administrators
Womenswear retailer LK Bennett are preparing to call in administrators, placing 500 jobs at risk and the closure of 41 stores, if the retailer cannot find a new backer in the next few days.
Wedango – A revolutionary wedding service finder launching soon in the UK
After successfully operating in Malta for just over a year with the unique Wedding Service Finder Wedango, the company is expanding in the UK under the name Wedango.
UK immigration plan could impact and reduce Scottish workers
The British government’s immigration plan could reduce Sottish workers by 5% over the next 20-years.
HMRC urges business owners to make sure they are ready for no-deal
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging business owners in the Greater London area to prepare now and consider three steps to ensure their businesses can continue to trade with the EU if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
Rolls-Royce reports £2.9bn loss as engine issues bite
Rolls-Royce has nosedived into a £2.9bn loss in the year to 31 December 2018, as the engineering firm increased the charges for fixing the problematic Trent 1000 engines.
Aston Martin Lagonda prepares for no-deal Brexit with £30m warchest
Luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin Lagonda has revealed they are to set aside £30m for Brexit no-deal contingency planning, the car maker posted £68.2m annual losses.
Co-operative Bank returns operating profit of £14m
The Co-operative Bank has for the first time in five-years, returned an operating profit.
Global startup generator and early-stage VC launches in London, Sydney & Amsterdam
After successful programs in Singapore and Stockholm, global startup generator and early-stage VC Antler has today launched in London.
Majority of millennial home movers impacted by Brexit until at least 2021
New research shows that three quarters of millennials believe Brexit will impact their ability to move in the next two years.
Football Association & PayPal launch app to help grassroots teams with match fees
More than a million grassroots players can now use PayPal to pay their match fees, the Football Association has announced.
















