59 per cent of UK SMEs are not taking their security seriously enough and are at huge risk of a security breach, according to new research.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Government puts new businesses at heart of apprenticeship drive
New Apprenticeship Delivery Board launched to put businesses at the heart of apprenticeships
Half of top ten highest paid CEOs in Europe are based in the UK
UK CEOs are the top earners in Europe, according to a new study from Vlerick Business School’s Executive Remuneration Centre – with five out of the top ten highest paid CEOs across the major European economies based in the UK.
Intuit QuickBooks launches competition to uncover small business success stories
Intuit QuickBooks launches competition to uncover small business success stories in the West Midlands ‘Small Business Big Success’ gives West Midlands-based businesses the chance to win £20,000 prize package
New research shows employers are not embracing over the 50s
Organisations are failing to realise the potential of the over 50s at work, with HR focusing on retirement planning rather than helping older workers to use their skills and expertise for the benefit of the business.
Senior management to be made to face criminal proceedings if banks commit wrongdoing
A new report by accounts KPMG Britain’s banks handed over a whopping £38.7 billion in fines and customer remediation between 2011 and 2014.
Complacency in UK business could result in tough 2016 ahead
New data reveals that UK companies are bracing themselves for a difficult 2016, after finishing 2015 in a challenging financial state, warns Begbies Traynor, the UK’s leading independent insolvency firm.
UKs automotive sector receives £75m low carbon technology boost
Business Secretary Sajid Javid has announced projects valued at £75 million to be funded by Government and industry set to create high-skilled jobs
More than 4,000 to attend startup event
More than 4,000 people, who are looking to be their own boss, are set to attend an epic nationwide event on Saturday January 16.
Over a half of UK SMEs will trade internationally in 2016
Small businesses are no longer confined to where they are located to conduct business.
More Brits shopping with independent retailers
2015 saw a rise in the number of people choosing to shop with independent retailers over big names.
Michelin Acquires Bookatable
Michelin has announced its acquisition of UK based Bookatable
2015 was a record year for startup formation
Companies House data shows a record 608,100 new UK businesses formed in 2015 – reflecting a cultural shift in the UK economy
Tough decisions ahead as risks outweigh opportunities for UK manufacturers
UK manufacturers expect 2016 to be a year of tough decisions and more prominent risks, according to new research
Asda feels pressure and fuels price war
Supermarket chain Asda has predicted another year of “intense pressure” for the struggling sector as the global economy remains “turbulent”.
