UK entrepreneurs are set to step up their hiring plans over the next 12 months, according to a new global study.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
AmazonFresh launches in parts of Central & East London
Amazon Prime customers in 69 Central and East London postcodes can now do their weekly grocery shopping on Amazon.co.uk including products from London’s finest local producers, shops and markets, and Britain’s best-loved brands
Profits rise by third at Green’s retail empire despite £28m loss on store sale
Sir Philip Green’s retail empire made a £28 million loss on the sale of BHS, but group profits jumped by nearly a third, according to accounts filed at Companies House this week.
Are you one of the 1,000 businesses that will be locked out of Bacs after Monday?
Payment Schemes Limited (Bacs) has identified that around 1,000 smaller businesses may be locked out of the payment system after failing to make important upgrades, are at risk of missing vital payments to staff and suppliers next week
Britons that get up before 7am earn £15,000 more
A new survey has revealed that those who get up before 7am tend to earn more money, with the average early riser earning £36,500 compared to £21,300 for those sleeping past the hour.
UK economic growth stable but risks ahead are clear
UK private sector growth was broadly steady in May, and further modest growth is expected in the months ahead, according to the latest CBI Growth Indicator.
Enterprise Investment Scheme interest soaring on tax relief announcement
Interest in the government’s Enterprise Investment Scheme is at an all-time high because of the tax benefits it brings investors
TV’s Nick is taking on fraudsters with campaign to protect retired workers from being duped into making dodgy investments
More than a quarter of people over the age of 55 have moved savings into unregulated investments in the hope of earning more income in retirement.
Sajid Javid warns small businesses are at risk over EU exit
Leaving the EU would be bad for small businesses, Remain-backing minister Sajid Javid has said.
SMEs show increasing demand for alternative finance as high street banks disappoint
SMEs are showing increased frustration with high street banks, a new survey suggests.
New campaign launched to get ‘Women on the Tools’ and into trade jobs
A new national campaign has been launched to encourage more women to take up careers in manual trades, such as plumbing and construction.
British Business Bank launches initial phase of ‘Help To Grow’ programme
The British Business Bank has launched the initial phase of Help to Grow, which is expected to support around £200m of growth loans in its first two years.
1 in 3 Europeans would feel discriminated against if looking again for a job in UK
New research released ahead of the EU referendum, reveals that 87% Europeans living in the UK are worried about the potential impact of a Brexit vote, with half fearing for their job security and over a third for their personal lives.
HSBC bans guns & illegal drugs from safety deposit boxes
HSBC is strengthening its oversight of its safe-deposit boxes in the U.K. as the bank moves to bolster its defences against financial crimes.
New study reports rise in British parents with plans to start their own business
A large percentage of British parents wish to start up their own business with increased flexibility being the main reason behind leaving their full time jobs.
