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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Two-thirds of UK SMEs have no plans in place for Brexit
New research reveals a drop in confidence amongst UK SMEs, while a shocking two-thirds have not made specific plans to prepare their business for Brexit.
Over half of workers feel uneasy about “leaving their ethics at the door” at work
A new poll has found that 55 per cent of professionals have witnessed or been asked to do things at work which caused them unease.
Brits are spending an estimated £277 million on Halloween treats
Halloween is becoming more popular in the UK calendar, and is now reported as Britain’s third biggest commercial celebration after Christmas and Easter.
The 5 scariest workplace tasks
Over half of UK office workers admit that giving negative feedback to colleagues is the scariest task for them in the workplace, according to new research.
Majority of UK retailers fear high cost of Brexit
With Brexit negotiations set to continue until 2019, it has been revealed that 58 per cent of British retailers believe Brexit will negatively impact their access to labour.
UK professionals reveal why their job search is stressing them out
National Stress Awareness Day is upon us, and a recent study has revealed that the majority of the nation’s workers admit that looking for a new job always or frequently makes them feel stressed, according to a new survey.
HSBC defends checks on UK SMEs which have damaged businesses
HSBC today defended a clampdown on money-laundering that has led to the closure of hundreds of small business accounts — but said it is being cautious after a £1.2 billion fine for trading with Mexican cocaine barons.
Telefónica accelerator Wayra UK expands to further support the country’s digital start-ups
Wayra UK, the accelerator programme backed by mobile phone operator O2’s parent company Telefonica, has unveiled fresh plans to support the country’s digital start-ups with the aim of creating a “truly mobile Britain”.
16:22 on Sunday is officially the ‘end’ of the weekend
For British workers, thoughts turn to their working week ahead at 16:22 on Sunday, as the weekend feeling turns into Monday blues
B&B owners and taxi drivers are UKs worst tax shirkers
Bed and breakfast owners and taxi drivers are among the British workers most likely to underpay their taxes when filing self-assessments, new analysis shows.
Freelancers & contractors rely on personal network over agencies for new projects
Almost half of UK freelancers and contractors currently source new contracts through referrals and their personal network, compared to 44 per cent who use job boards and recruitment agencies to find roles, new research has indicated.
Personal investors cry out for improved financial education within schools
More than 80 per cent of personal investors agree that today’s cashless society of contactless card transactions, online banking and smart phone payments have impacted the way children understand money.
Smaller construction companies hit hardest as work volumes fall
With Brexit creating huge uncertainty in the construction sector, smaller companies in Hertfordshire and North London are struggling to cope, according to new research.
Business Consultants and Events Co-Ordinators travel abroad for work the most
New research has revealed that those working as business consultants or in events roles are more likely to travel abroad for work than any other non-travel related sector and 21 per cent of professionals in the UK travel for business more than they do for leisure.
