Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking has launched a £500 million growth fund to help British businesses improve productivity through investment in technology and equipment.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
UK business travel remains resilient despite SMEs facing increasing pressure to cut costs
With over a quarter of SMEs seeing falling travel budgets over the past year, small businesses are feeling the pinch with many under pressure to save money on business trips.
HMRC nets £35.6bn in tax revenues in biggest jump since the recession
HMRC’s tax revenue has seen its biggest jump since the recession in the last year, rising by £35.6bn.
Police reveal they are investigating RBS treatment of small business clients
Police have revealed they are looking into reports they’ve received about Royal Bank of Scotland’s treatment of small business customers.
Over a quarter of staff “sub standard” according to small business leaders
UK small business leaders believe over a quarter of their staff perform below average, according to a survey of small business owners.
Two thirds of UK businesses report big progress in bid for the paper free office
With World Paper Free Day – 9th November – fast approaching, a survey has uncovered that Britain is already two-thirds of the way there.
Almost three quarters of contractors highlight importance of tax and IR35 insurance
Almost three quarters of UK freelancers and contractors have revealed that tax protection and IR35 insurance is either ‘vital’ or ‘fairly important’ to their business, research has highlighted.
As savings crisis looms, employers failing to tackle employee knowledge gap
A lack of across the board financial education is failing to close the employee savings gap, according to a new report.
Companies are wasting money on benefits employees don’t value
New research reveals that companies are failing to understand their workforce and the impact their working experiences can have on productivity.
Small Business Saturday bus tour launches across UK for fifth year
Small Business Saturday, the nationwide campaign to support, inspire and promote the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses, is once again launching its iconic national bus tour, as the campaign marks its fifth anniversary.
British councils spend £32m every year on new PCs
Councils in England, Scotland and Wales have spent more than £160 million on PCs and laptops since the start of 2013.
Tax fiddler on the roof jailed
A self-employed Kent roofer, who stole £88,000 through VAT fraud and evaded more than £14,000 in Income Tax, has been jailed for 20 months after he was investigated by HMRC.
HMRC IR35 tax reform impact Transport for London’s critical repair plans
Delays to critical TfL London Underground repair work due to the exodus of public sector contractors further contradicts HMRC’s claim that IR35 reform is not impacting contracting and the public sector.
Investing in staff is number one priority for growing SMEs
Investing in staff is the secret ingredient to grow a business, say UK SMEs.
Ambitious Gen Z expect to be promoted within 6 months of starting their first job
Over a third of Generation Z expect to be promoted within six months of starting their first job – according to new research.
