This November some of America’s most successful tech entrepreneurs will be visiting the UK to take part in ‘Silicon Valley Comes to the UK’.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
SME optimism strengthens despite Brexit worries
UK SMEs are confident about their prospects over the next five years although they are worried about the potential impact of Brexit
US retail giant Sears files for bankruptcy
US retailer Sears, a brand that once dominated shopping malls in the country, has filed for bankruptcy.
Police probe inheritance planning firm collapse
The collapse of an inheritance planning firm that has left dozens of clients fearing for their life savings is being investigated by police.
Patisserie Valerie discovers £20m in ‘secret’ overdrafts
The board of Patisserie Valerie discovered the existence of two “secret” company bank overdrafts this week, according to boss Luke Johnson.
WeWork partners with Ashton Kutcher for London Creator Awards
WeWork has announces that Ashton Kutcher will be a part of the London Creator Awards.
London’s top business women announced at The Ritz!
The best businesswomen in London celebrated getting to the finalist stage of the Venus Awards with canapés and champagne in a star-studded, glitzy ceremony at the iconic Ritz.
UK is losing 27,000 small businesses every year
Amount of SMEs operating in the UK falls by 27,000 year-on-year – as campaign group suggests drop must be treated as a ‘warning sign’ to ‘use SMEs or lose them’
The top 35 worst offending businesses for late payments
New research has uncovered the top 35 worst offending businesses for late payments which include several household names.
Pub industry pleads with Chancellor over Budget tax rise
Thousands of pubs face closure if the chancellor presses ahead with a rise in beer duty in this month’s Budget, the industry has warned.
Luke Johnson saves Patisserie Valerie with £20M loan after suspected fraud
Patisserie Valerie has been saved from collapse after entrepreneur Luke Johnson, who owns 37% of the company, offered up to £20m in loans to the struggling chain.
Patisserie Valerie finance boss resigns amid investigation
Patisserie Valerie has parted company with its finance director, who is facing a fraud probe relating to a black hole in the company’s accounts.
Hammond plans tax crackdown on ‘synthetic self-employed’ in Budget
The Treasury is finalising plans to overhaul tax rules which allow self-employed people to avoid paying national insurance contributions.
10 years since bank bailouts: pessimistic Brits think we are 4 years from a financial crash
Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the big bank bailout on 13th October, new consumer research published today reveals that the country predicts the next financial crash is likely to happen within four years.
Patisserie Valerie suspends finance chief over ‘£20m black hole’ – as fraud probe is launched
Patisserie Valerie has suspended its shares following discovery of £20million black hole in its accounts and also suspended its finance chief
