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Small business Saturday achieved total sales of £717 million this year, up 15 per cent on 2015.

Wayra UK, part of Telefónica Open Future_, is to support more UK digital and tech start-ups in 2017 than ever before, thanks to a substantial increase in the number of programmes it offers across the country.   For the first time, in 2017 Wayra UK will offer pre-acceleration services – including providing mentoring, coaching, office space and access […]

Many who wish there were more hours in the day are set to rejoice as scientists work out how long it will be before we have an extra hour in the day

An hour IT outage can cripple retail businesses, costing even small companies up to £100,000.

According to new research, employees are wasting valuable work hours looking for support in their roles, as they are unable to identify internal expertise from within their own organisations.

As part of TCS’ ongoing work with MyKindaFuture (MKF), it was looking for exciting and dynamic companies to help tackle the current UK STEM skills shortage, by offering female students an exclusive experience to highlight the wealth of careers that are available to those with Maths and Science qualifications.

Two fifths of workers would be more inclined to take a job if staff can work from home and one in five would be more willing to accept a job if napping was an option, new research has revealed.

Six new £10 million research hubs that will explore and improve new manufacturing techniques across fields such as targeted biological medicines, 3D printing, and composite materials were announced today by Universities and Science Minister Jo Johnson.

Companies that allow consumers to crowdfund gifts, facilitate smoother parcel delivery and use AI to improve the online customer experience are among the start-ups selected for a new fashion technology accelerator programme.

More than 1.6 million people have lent money directly to a friend or family member to help them start or grow a business, according to new research.

Over 75 new retail entrants have been drawn to London in 2016, with the prime streets in Mayfair and Chelsea proving to be a magnet for luxury brands, according to new research.

The UK job market continued to strengthen throughout November, with job growth increasing by 13.6 per cent year-on-year and 3.2 per cent month-on-month, according to the new research.

The UK’s biggest retailers kicked off their eagerly anticipated TV ad campaigns in November, but which social media platform holds the key to engaged audiences? And how can brands ensure they’re maximising the reach of their TV adverts with a sturdy social strategy to boot?

The cost of starting a new business may be much less than you imagine, with 17 per cent of owners stating it didn’t cost them anything to set up, while 40 per cent say it cost them between £1 and £1,000.