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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
New €50m financing programme announced for Irish SMEs
The State-backed Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) has announced its second phase of new funding for small and medium-sized businesses with a €50 million equipment, machinery and vehicle finance programme.
UK businesses gained record £1.5bn in EIS funding last year
Small businesses gained £1.53bn of equity investment through the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) across 2013 to 2014 – a 48 per cent increase on 2012 to 2013 – Radius Equity reports.
UK confirmed as one of the top places in the world to do business
The World Bank Ease of Doing Business report released today places the UK as the 6th out of 189 countries, ahead of the US, Germany and Japan.
UK productivity undermined by rule-heavy workplaces
Employers can unleash the productivity of their workers by allowing them more scope to use their initiative, create more stimulating work and reduce the burden of unnecessary rules and procedures, according to a new report which considers productivity from the employees’ perspective.
Investment in open data programme could bring 10-fold return to UK economy over 3 years
A new report released today by Nesta and the Open Data Institute (ODI) provides evidence for the first time of how open data could strengthens the UK economy.
UK’s home workers fear getting fat
One third of professionals worry about the effects of excessive snacking when working from home
Steel industry given more time to meet regulations
The Government has confirmed to the steel industry that it will be able to take advantage of special flexibilities to comply with new EU rules on emissions. These are now awaiting final approval.
UK confirmed as one of the top places in the world to do business
The World Bank Ease of Doing Business report released today places the UK as the 6th out of 189 countries, ahead of the US, Germany and Japan.
What’s in a name? Shoppers prefer businesses with full marks in spelling
Offenders of the grammar police, beware: the name of your business could have a big impact on custom.
€1M euro of investment to boost CharityStars in the the UK
CharityStars, an innovative Italian start-up company that offers online charity auctions, has received new funding from private investors that will allow it to expand its activities in the United Kingdom.
New report highlights the £71.7bn contribution of design to the UK economy
The Design Economy 2015 research explores the value contributed by designers working in both design-specific and non-design industries. This definition more accurately represents the benefits and contribution design makes – which Design Council has called the ‘design economy’. The government-endorsed report shows that, in 2013, the design economy generated £71.7bn in gross value added (GVA), […]
HMRC To scrap business records checks
HM Revenue and Customs is to scrap its Business Records Checks program, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has said.
Government & Tata Steel announce £9M support to Scunthorpe steel workers
The Government and Tata Steel have announced an initial support package of up to £9 million to support the local economy and employees affected by the proposed restructuring and job losses at the Scunthorpe steelworks.
Financial fears are holding back entrepreneurial Brits
The financial aspects of self-employment are causing Brits to think twice about starting a company, according to the Office for National Statistics.
