The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
A new challenge has been set today to invite cities to design how drone technology could be used to support their local needs – from transporting urgent medical supplies to flood search and rescue and maintenance and inspection for icons like The Blackpool Tower.
Tech employees are considering an exodus from London, which is threatening to constrict the growth of businesses and start-ups in the Capital. New research shows that talented staff are looking to take their skills to regional tech hubs instead, where they can enjoy a better quality of life, lower living costs and more affordable housing. […]
Philip Hammond has delivered his second Budget as chancellor. Here are the key points of his speech.
UK businesses and experts are commenting on tax and spending contained within Philip Hammond’s latest Budget. We’re publishing what they say as updates come in.
Work. It’s a subject that unites us all. But have you ever wondered where the standard 9-5 that governs our every day came from? Or where it’s headed?
New research released today has highlighted the knowledge that invoices dated today are not likely to be paid until 2nd February 2018, 44 days longer than typical 30 day payment terms
Virgin Money has announced plans to step up its fight against the “Big Four” banks with an assault on the small business market and the launch of a new digital current account.
Chancellor Philip Hammond is this week expected to announce plans to raise billions of pounds from Britain’s army of self-employed workers and contractors.
Two dynamic women – Penny Power OBE and Gail Thomas – have joined forces to launch a High Street chain of Business Cafe’s aimed at UKs startup & small businesses
The research shows resilience in the SME sector, with one third of companies identifying themselves as currently in growth phase.
While Brits are expected to spend £3bn on Black Friday, new data warns that this ‘sales’ day could, in fact, cost UK retailers £203m in returns caused by failed deliveries.
The winners of the 2017 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards have been revealed at the 16th annual gala dinner ceremony.
Small businesses are positive in their outlook for the year ahead, with 78 per cent stating they are optimistic for the future of their business in 2018 in a recent survey.
Deliveroo riders have been ruled self-employed in a test case which was brought by the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB).
New research out this week busts some of the most prevalent myths about being self-employed in today’s Britain.
