Bank of England says much delayed report into failure of HBOS to be published on November 19, seven years after the bank failed
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
UK employers fail to adequately support brain injury sufferers
UK employers are ill-informed and under-equipped to support employees with brain injuries in the workplace, according to research from Hudgell Solicitors.
‘Lost generation’ of youngsters need injection of ‘Killer Instinct’ from Global Entrepreneurship Week UK 2015
The so-called ‘Lost Generation’ of youngsters needs an injection of ‘Killer Instinct’ from entrepreneurs returning to the classroom to inspire the next generation for Global Entrepreneurship Week UK 2015.
Small firms ‘need tougher stance to reduce debtor days’
Small firms need to take a stricter approach to credit management if the UK is to resolve the problem of late payment, according to Ashley Business Finance.
Dragons’ Den star Sarah Willingham champions Britain’s great entrepreneurial appetite
Sarah Willingham, British entrepreneur and star of TV show Dragons’ Den, championed small and medium-sized businesses at the 2015 Nectar Small Business Awards
Cameron has mandate from business for EU reform
No. 10 has published the letter which Prime Minister David Cameron wrote to EU Council President David Tusk outlined his plans for EU renegotiation.
Lasers, robotics and customisable walking aids lead the way in new competition
Lasers, robotics and customisable walking aids lead the way in new competition to develop products for independent living
Birmingham seeks best global tech startups
The DMZ at Toronto’s Ryerson University, in partnership with Innovation Birmingham, has launched the Next Big Idea Contest – an innovation competition for tech start-ups based in Ontario, Canada, and Greater Birmingham, U.K.
UK Business leaders call for a decision on Heathrow
As Heathrow Airport announces a huge increase in British exports to China in 12 months today, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has once again called for Government to make a decision regarding the expansion of the UK’s biggest airport.
Lloyds Bank National Business Awards revealed
Over 1200 business leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians and media representatives gathered at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane last night, as the winners of the 2015 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards were revealed.
Secrets of the Sharing Economy
New research suggests that far from being the preserve of the millennial, the Sharing Economy is being more readily embraced by older consumers, with 35-44 year-olds emerging as its most vocal supporters.
He’s in – Prison – Bannatyne Financial Director jailed for £8M fraud
Christopher Watson, finance director in Duncan Bannatyne’s business empire, has been jailed after pleading guilty to defrauding the celebrity entrepreneur’s group of companies of £7,974,221 over the 6 years leading to July 2014.
Bournemouth football club prepare for Transfer Window with Private Equity cash injection
Premier League team AFC Bournemouth has become the latest club to turn to overseas investors for support, however in this instance they are utilising the private equity and not oligarch route.
Business Secretary launches regional audit to sharpen UKs innovation expertise
Business Secretary Sajid Javid today announced a new national panel of innovation expertise and a regional review of the UK’s science capabilities to help make Britain the best place in Europe to innovate.
Three quarters of UK small businesses are missing export opportunity
As the Government launch a big exporting push, Sage has published survey data revealing that 75% of Small & Medium Businesses are currently not selling overseas, nor have plans to
















