The UK’s new relationship with the European Union (EU) must meet the needs of every sector of the economy to be a success, as the consequences of leaving any behind could have knock-on effects for others, says the CBI.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Retail sales grow as faster rate than expected
Retail sales growth accelerated in the year to December, with volumes rising at the fastest pace since September 2015, according to the CBI’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey.
67% of traders say December is the worst month for delayed invoice payments
Improved cash flow could be the cornerstone of SME and sole trader success in the UK according to new research.
UK innovation centre offers SMEs £100k to improve UK planning systems
Future Cities Catapult, the Government supported UK centre of excellence in urban innovation, has today announced £100,000 of funding for UK SMEs to demonstrate how user focused design, data and digital innovation can improve the UK planning system.
54% of European businesses see Brexit as a threat to European business community
The UK’s vote to leave the EU poses a threat to the European business community, according to new research.
UK job market stands strong in 6 months following Brexit
New data reveals that the UK’s job market has continued to strengthen in the six months post-EU Referendum, as job vacancies rose, applications soared and salaries continued to increase at a steady rate.
Glimmers of growth for SME lending
Lending to small and medium sized businesses across the top 10 UK cities dropped by over £2bn in one year, according to a new report.
High demand continues through Christmas for 60% of UK businesses
More than one-third believe they could make additional revenue during the holidays if their business ran at full capacity.
50% of Brits between the ages of 25-34 consider turning their hobby into a business
New research revealed that 44.1 per cent would prefer to be their own bosses and turn their hobby into a business.
Government launches review of corporate governance
Measures to strengthen the UK’s corporate governance framework and shareholder influence over executive pay have been outlined by Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark.
Sir Vince Cable joins World Trade Board as strategic advisor
Rt. Hon. Sir Vince Cable, former Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills and President of the Board of Trade, has joined the World Trade Board as a strategic advisor.
UK & South Korea commit to joint science & innovation projects
The UK and South Korean governments have underlined their continued commitment to working together on issues relating to science, innovation and technology.
Almost a quarter of online shoppers are duped by counterfeiters
Consumers still being caught out as almost a quarter of online shoppers are duped by counterfeiters
Brexit: 40% of US firms with British offices are considering relocating to the EU
Uncertainties surrounding Brexit are threatening trading links between the UK and the US, says report
Majority of contractors not had a day off for illness in two years
A new survey shows that contractors are a committed part of the UK’s workforce, with the majority not having had a sick day in the past two years.
