The UK economy could benefit from a £24bn-a-year boost if black and minority ethnic, BME, people progressed in work at the same rate as their white counterparts, a government-backed review has found.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Perfect storm for SMEs as inflation could add £6.8bn to costs
SME costs could go up by £6.8bn as inflation is forecast to rise by 2.7 per cent this year, furthermore, 756,000 businesses expect their revenues to shrink this year, and over three million expect them to stay the same.
UK micro-businesses not optimistic about late payment tsar
The overwhelming majority of UK freelancers and micro-businesses do not believe that the government’s “late payment tsar” will be able to address the UK’s payment problems, according to new research.
The lunchtime taboos you should avoid at work
Nearly half of UK professionals believe that there are lunchtime taboos that you should avoid at work, with a further 58.8 per cent agreeing that you should say something to repeat offenders of these food faux pas.
UK baffled by the origins of their favourite brands
Consumers are baffled by the origins of their favourite “British” brands, with half of adults unaware Tetley Tea is owned by a foreign company.
UK SMEs left exposed to the elements
After Storm Doris hit the UK yesterday, research has revealed that many of the country’s micro, small and medium-sized enterprises are ill-prepared for the effects of bad weather.
Millennials gaining confidence as they invest more money and more often into ISAs
Millennial investors are gaining confidence in their ability to invest, and utilising the tax free benefits of an ISA, according to new insight.
Despite Brexit, UK best country to start a business says 44% of population
An annual study launched today, explored the UK’s attitudes towards entrepreneurship.
Amazon Academy Manchester to help North West SMEs grow their business online
The free event is being run in collaboration with Enterprise Nation and the Guardian Small Business Network, and follows the launch of the Amazon Academy series in London in 2016.
Multiple pension funds add up to retirement confusion
Nearly one in five employees have built up three or more company pension funds during their career making it more difficult to keep track of their retirement planning, new research shows.
‘Marginalised’ older workers feel less appreciated than younger colleagues
Older employees are at risk of being marginalised in the workplace according to a new survey of office workers, which reveals big differences in the wellbeing, attitudes and motivations of the workplace’s oldest and youngest employees.
SMEs missing out on sales through post-checkout, apps and email
Research revealed that less than 7 per cent of small-medium businesses advertise on post-checkout pages, purchase confirmation emails or mobile app screens.
These are the areas that are putting recruiters off of candidates’ CVs
Job hunters across the UK are at risk of jeopardising their career opportunities by making small mistakes on their CV, according to the latest research.
UK working parents spent just two hours a day with the kids this half-term
Working parents across Britain spent an average of just two hours a day with their children this week for half-term, according to new research.
Just one in ten UK employees are fully satisfied in their jobs
CEOs and managing directors in UK businesses are failing to engage with their workforces, with infrequent and impersonal communication negatively impacting worker satisfaction and motivation, according to new research.
