London’s businesses are more confident than at any time since the 2016 Brexit vote, according to new figures to be published today.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Record 22,400 minimum wage workers to receive millions in backpay from employers
The names of 239 employers found to have underpaid 22,400 UK workers by a total of £1.44m have been published today by the government.
Further resignations ‘could lead to change in government’
David Davis’ resignation as Brexit Secretary just months before the UK has to conclude Brexit negotiations is a crushing blow to Theresa May’s authority as prime minister and has put the entire future of her government in doubt.
Mothercare confirms the closure of 60 outlets within a year
Struggling mother and baby products retailer Mothercare says it will shut 60 stores by June 2019, instead of the 50 previously earmarked for closure.
Nissan admits falsifying diesel emissions tests in Japan
Nissan has admitted that it has uncovered falsified data from car exhaust emissions tests at most of its Japanese factories.
Enterprise Nation calls for subsidised Brexit advice service for UK’s small businesses
Small business support network Enterprise Nation has called on the government to introduce a subsidised Brexit Advice and Training Service for SMEs.
Brexit Secretary David Davis resigns
Brexit Secretary David Davis has resigned from the UK government. His resignation comes days after Theresa May secured her cabinet’s backing for her Brexit plan despite claims from Brexiteers that it was too “soft”.
Contractors group demand HMRC set up suicide helpline
A group representing contractors and freelance workers in the UK have taken the unprecedented step of calling on HMRC to set up a 24-hour Suicide Hotline to deal with ever increasing volumes of calls from people reporting suicidal thoughts as a result of the 2019 Loan Charge.
DBD supports £200M Government-backed nuclear deal which could lower UK energy bills
DBD are assisting in the commercialisation of AMRs in the UK, which could drive down the cost of nuclear energy as well as deliver new, low-carbon energy options.
Gambling Hampshire builder jailed for VAT fraud
A former builder, who falsely claimed £750,000 of VAT repayments to pay for gambling and living expenses, has been jailed for two years and eight months.
British business find GDPR to be a huge drain on resources
A poll published today has revealed that almost four-fifths of organisations surveyed have found becoming compliant with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to be a heavy burden on their resources.
Minorities & immigrants ‘twice as entrepreneurial as white Britons’
People from ethnic minority and immigrant backgrounds are twice as likely as their white British counterparts to be early-stage entrepreneurs, new research shows.
Applications open for £30,000 Stelios award for disabled entrepreneurs
Applications are now open for the prestigious Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK.
Airbus chief says ministers have ‘no clue’ on Brexit
The chief executive of planemaker Airbus has accused the government of having no idea how to take the UK out of the EU without damaging the country.
Jaguar Land Rover boss: Brexit threatens £80bn UK investment & will result in factory closures
Jaguar Land Rover has warned that a “bad” Brexit deal would threaten £80bn worth of investment plans for the UK and may force it to close factories.
















