The Royal Bank of Scotland has hired external advisers to launch a fresh investigation into its treatment of small business clients.
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The latest news affecting small and medium sized (SME) businesses in the UK
More SMEs seek alternative finance than a bank overdraft
More small businesses in need of funding sought alternative finance rather than a bank overdraft in the last 12 months according to new research by One Poll.
The force is strong for young apprentices
Young people will be able to start apprenticeships in a wide range of exciting careers in Film and TV, Biotechnology and Veterinary Nursing, the Government confirmed today.
UK employers move from annual performance reviews to ongoing dialogue
A new HR study has revealed that top performing UK employers no longer rate employees, but instead provide coaching and development opportunities.
One year old startup smashes crowdfunding target in 48 hours
Cornerstone smashed their £500,000 fundraising target in just 48 hours after a series of investors backed their collection of shaving and grooming products.
North-South gap to get even wider as London’s businesses race ahead
The North-South divide is set to get even wider, as London’s small businesses are expected to grow at double the rate of firms in the north over the next decade, a report suggests.
Price Cut Makes Diesel Cheaper Than Petrol
The prospect of a price war on the forecourts of British filling stations has increased after Morrisons cut diesel prices for the second time in a fortnight.
Barclays to cut 30,000 jobs over two years
In a move that will take place over the course of two years, Barclays is set to axe 30,000 jobs as the struggling bank considers accelerating a group-wide cost-cutting programme after firing Antony Jenkins, its chief executive, this month.
The Royal pram maker saved from receivership for £500,000 sells for £50M
The entrepreneur who rescued pram maker Silver Cross from receivership 13 years ago has landed a windfall worth an estimated £50 million after selling off the business.
Crowdfunding tipped to be next bubble to burst as sector lends £507m a quarter
Lending to small firms could turn into a bubble, with private investors taking risks similar to those seen in the credit boom before the crash, a leading financier has warned.
“Get involved” is the message as Small Business Saturday 2015 is launched
Small businesses up and down the country have been urged to get involved in the UK’s third annual Small Business Saturday on December 5th at the campaign’s launch in London this week.
Flexible Sunday Trading will result in 2,000 new london jobs say retailers
Central London is set to benefit from 2,000 new jobs as a result of proposals to extend Sunday trading hours.
Boost for UK exports after historic international deal
Airbus, who support 100,000 jobs in the UK, are to benefit from a new delivery to China Southern Airways thanks to support from UK Export Finance, the Chancellor announced during a recent trip to in North Wales.
Staff will lose a day worrying about the office whilst on holiday this summer
It appears that employees struggle to leave work at the office, even when they are supposed to be enjoying themselves on holiday, according to new research.
Government to introduce new legislation to make strike laws fairer for all
The Government is set to introduce new reforms to strengthen strike laws, ensuring the right to strike is fairly balanced with the right of people to be able to go about their daily lives and work.
