The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
Nearly a third of UK employees feel unsure about who to talk to or where to find help or support regarding metal health issues. In addition,…
Claims management company Rebus has gone into administration, marking one of the biggest failures of a crowdfunded company in the UK.
Keyboard app SwiftKey, founded by Dr Ben Medlock and Jon Reynolds, has announced today that it has been acquired by Microsoft as part of the “next…
London mayor Boris Johnson has opened a new scheme called the Mayor’s International Business Programme, which will support fast-growth SMEs in the capital that plan to…
The Business, Innovation and Skills committee has suggested the government’s plan to boost productivity is lacking clear goals and doesn't address the "glaring issue".
Consumer credit in Britain is growing at its fastest in almost a decade after £1.2 billion was piled on to cards and personal loans last month.
High streets and city centres are set to benefit from Government plans to devolve Sunday Trading laws, Business Secretary Sajid Javid has announced.
The Pensions Regulator has reported that 1021 employers have been issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice for failing to comply with a statutory notice or a…
As part of its strategy of reducing its passengers carbon footprint easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has unveiled plans for a revolutionary zero emissions hydrogen fuel system…
Eight new projects have been awarded £20 million in funding to research and develop enhanced communication between vehicles and roadside infrastructure or urban information systems, including…
Confidence among UK businesses has declined further as companies react to weaker global economic data. Although still positive, the latest ICAEW/Grant Thornton UK Business Confidence Monitor…
New research has found that stress and mental ill health remain one of the major causes of long-term absence for businesses – but this is an…
The Rail Supply Group (RSG) has today launched its strategy to build growth in the UK rail industry and support exports.
A cross-party group of MPs will this week challenge the government on why a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) inquiry into banking culture has been dropped.
Visit Britain, recognising the importance of Chinese tourists to the economy, have recently launched the ‘Great names for Great Britain’ campaign.